Bend Oregon Police Blotter

The Bend police blotter tracks public safety activity in Central Oregon's largest city. Bend sits in Deschutes County and has grown rapidly over the past two decades, bringing new demands on law enforcement. The Bend Police Department handles patrol, investigations, drug enforcement, and community safety programs across the city. This guide explains how to find police records in Bend, what records cost, and where to go for arrest reports, crime data, and other police blotter information.

Bend Police Department Profile

Chief Mike Krantz leads the Bend Police Department. He joined the department in 2020 after a long career with the Portland Police Bureau, where he served from 1993 to 2020. Under his leadership, the department has continued to grow alongside the city.

The front lobby is at 555 N.E. 15th St., Bend, OR 97701. Lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Note that on the second Tuesday of each month, the lobby opens at 9 a.m. instead of 8.

The department has both sworn and non-sworn divisions. Sworn units include Patrol, Investigations, K9, and School Resource Officers. Non-sworn staff work in Records and Technology. Specialized teams handle Major Crimes, Drug Enforcement, and a Drone program that supports field operations. The Bend Police Department has held state accreditation since 2003, a mark of professional standards in Oregon law enforcement.

For emergencies, call 911. The non-emergency line is 541-693-6911. The main office number is 541-322-2960, and the fax number is 541-322-2998. You can also reach the department by email at police@bendoregon.gov.

The Bend Police Department website outlines services, divisions, and how to connect with officers.

Visit the Bend Police Department site for current news and department updates.

Bend Police Department Contact Info

Police Records Available in Bend

The Bend police blotter includes several types of records that the public can request. Completed case reports, arrest records, accident reports, and criminal background checks are all available through the records unit. These cover a broad range of police activity and are the most commonly requested items.

Some records are not available. Ongoing case arrest records and active investigation reports are exempt from disclosure. This protects the integrity of open cases and is consistent with Oregon public records law. Once a case is closed, the associated records generally become available.

The Bend Police Department records and evidence section provides details on what you can request and how.

Check the records and evidence page for the most current instructions and fee information.

Bend Police Blotter Fees

There are fees for certain types of records from the Bend Police Department. Here is what you can expect to pay:

• Police report: $20 for the first 10 pages, $0.15 for each page after that
• Criminal background check: $30
• Payment accepted: cash, check, or money order

These fees cover the cost of locating, copying, and reviewing the records. They are set by the department and are subject to change. For large or complex requests, additional fees may apply. Credit cards are not listed as an accepted payment method, so plan to bring cash, a check, or a money order when picking up records in person.

Online Records Requests in Bend

The Bend Police Department uses JustFOIA for online public records requests. You can submit a new request through the Bend JustFOIA portal. This system lets you describe what records you need, track the status of your request, and receive documents electronically when they are ready.

The JustFOIA portal is the starting point for submitting new records requests to the Bend Police Department online.

Online requests are processed in the order they are received and follow the same rules as in-person requests.

Using the online portal saves a trip to the front lobby. It is especially useful if you are not located near Bend or need records from a specific date range. The portal is available around the clock, so you can submit a request at any time.

Bend Arrest Records and Jail

When someone is arrested in Bend, the initial booking may happen at the Bend City Jail. However, this jail is transient. Inmates are transferred to the Deschutes County jail for longer holds. That means arrest records from the Bend police blotter may appear in both city and county systems.

For current inmate information, the Deschutes County Sheriff's website is the best resource. It shows who is in custody at the county level, including people arrested by Bend officers. The Bend Police Department can provide the initial arrest report, while the county handles booking and custody records after transfer.

Court proceedings for Bend arrests go through the Deschutes County Circuit Court at 1100 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR 97703. You can search for case filings and outcomes through Oregon eCourt, the state's online court records tool.

Oregon Records Law and Bend Police

Police blotter records in Bend are governed by Oregon's public records statutes. ORS 192 gives the public the right to access most government records, including police reports, arrest logs, and incident data. There are exemptions for records that could harm an ongoing investigation or violate someone's privacy, but the default is openness.

The Attorney General's Public Records Manual explains the rules in detail. It is a useful reference if you want to understand what kinds of police blotter records can be withheld and under what circumstances.

Oregon state resources help residents understand their rights when requesting police records.

The state provides oversight tools that support local records access in Bend and across Oregon.

If a records request is denied or delayed, the Public Records Advocate can step in to help resolve the issue. This free service is available to anyone in Oregon. The CJIS division of the Oregon State Police also maintains statewide criminal history records that may supplement what you find in the Bend police blotter.