Lane County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies are responding to calls for service from community members. For the safety of deputies and community members, the Sheriff’s Office will be judicious in determining what self-initiated contacts are made.
On a case by case basis, deputies may decide to contact victims by phone rather than respond in person to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This would most likely be for reports of property crime that are not in progress.
Patrol vehicles are being decontaminated regularly and after any arrest or lodging of suspects displaying COVID-19 symptoms.
Deputies are required to wear masks when inside indoor public places, when outdoors and they can’t socially distance, and when in contact with adults in custody and there is no barrier between the custody and staff member. This applies to when a face covering can be worn safely and does not impair the deputy's ability to do their job. Deputies will also put on a mask if someone requests it and it isn’t otherwise required by policy if they can do so safely, or make other accommodations as needed.