Jepson is raising three sons, with her wife, Megan
Stacy Jepson has been named as Beaverton’s Interim Police Chief.
She will begin her assignment effective Jun. 6, 2022.
Chief Jepson comes to the city by way of the Eugene Police Department where she has served as their Deputy Chief since April 2019. Before that, she spent 21 years serving the Hillsboro Police Department holding the ranks of police officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and commander of the patrol division.
“With more than 26 years of policing experience, including exceptional leadership within our surrounding communities, we are fortunate to have such a qualified leader joining the city,†said City Manager Jenny Haruyama. “I have every confidence that Chief Jepson’s experience within the region and knowledge of our area will greatly benefit staff and our community.â€
Jepson has a background in working at the regional level and has been on the Tri-Met transit police team.
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Chief Jepson currently lives in Washington County where she is raising her three sons, with her wife, Megan.
“It is an absolute honor and unique responsibility to serve as the Interim Chief of Police for the City of Beaverton,†said Chief Stacy Jepson. “I have spent much of my career policing in this area and working closely with the Beaverton Police Department. They are amongst the finest law enforcement professionals and I couldn’t be more excited to have this opportunity to serve as their next chief. I look forward to joining the city’s leadership team and learning how to best serve the needs of the city, the police department, and the entire Beaverton community.â€
Earlier this year, Beaverton Police Chief Ronda Groshong announced her retirement, effective May 2, 2022. Efforts are currently underway to assess long-term recruitment approaches.
The Beaverton Police Department has a $39 million budget and supports nearly 200 employees. The department logs roughly 90,000 annual calls for service.
--Bruce Armstrong| Post Date: 2022-04-18 16:56:05 | Last Update: 2022-04-18 17:14:54 |
