Public Safety Committee
Update 12-23-25: The standing Council Committees have been paused. The City will now be holding quarterly Community Meetings, to hear from our valued citizens and to provide information and answer questions.
Committee Members
Councilor Andrea Ceniga - Chair
Councilor Karen Leach
Councilor Ken Hancock
Citizen Member - Jon Edwards
Citizen Member - Todd Olson - Vice Chair
Committee Purpose Statement
The Public Safety Committee (PSC) collaborates with the Police Department and community with the goal of increasing the quality of life of the community. The primary goals of the PSC are laser focused on supporting the Police Department leadership team's efforts and initiatives in the prevention, reduction, and prosecution of criminal activity; the recruitment, training, support, and retention of Police Department staff; and the responsive and transparent operation of the department.
Committee Purpose Statement
The Public Safety Committee (PSC) collaborates with the Police Department and community with the goal of increasing the quality of life of the community. The primary goals of the PSC are laser focused on supporting the Police Department leadership team's efforts and initiatives in the prevention, reduction, and prosecution of criminal activity; the recruitment, training, support, and retention of Police Department staff; and the responsive and transparent operation of the department.
Staff Contact
Police Chief Mark Waddell at mwaddell@jcpolice.org or at 541-998-1245.
Public Safety Committee Audio, Agendas, and Minutes
Committee Meetings Audio
05-06-2025 Public Safety Committee Packet 03-10-2025 Public Safety Committee Packet 02-04-2025 Public Safety Committee Packet 01-07-2025 Public Safety Committee Minutes - Approved 12-03-2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes - Approved 11-05-2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes - Approved 09-03-2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes - Approved 07-02-2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes - Approved 06-04-2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes - Approved 05-07-2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes - Approved 04-02-2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes - Approved 03-05-2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes - Approved 02-06-2024 Public Safety Committee Minutes - Approved 12-05-2023 Public Safety Committee Minutes - Approved 11-07-23 PSC Minutes - Approved 10-03-23 PSC Minutes - Approved 09-05-23 PSC Minutes - Approved 08-01-23 PSC Minutes - Approved 06-06-23 PSC Minutes - Approved 04-04-23 PSC Minutes - Approved 03-23-23 PSC Minutes - Approved 01-25-23 PSC Minutes - Approved 10-27-22 PSC Minutes - Approved 09-29-22 PSC Minutes - Approved 08-25-22 PSC Minutes - Approved 07-28-22 PSC Minutes - Approved 05-26-22 PSC Minutes - Approved 03-31-22 PSC Minutes - Approved 02-24-22 PSC Minutes - Approved 01-07-22 PSC Minutes - Approved 11-10-21 PSC Minutes - Approved 08-26-21 PSC Minutes - Approved 08-03-21 PSC Minutes - Approved 07-06-21 PSC Minutes- Approved 06-01-21 PSC Minutes - Approved 05-04-21 PSC Minutes - Approved 04-06-21 PSC Minutes - Approved 03-02-21 PSC Minutes - Approved 02-02-21 PSC Minutes - Approved 12-15-20 PSC Minutes - Approved 11-17-20 PSC Minutes - Approved 10-20-20 PSC Minutes - Approved 09-15-20 PSC Minutes - Approved 06-16-20 PSC Minutes - Approved 05-19-20 PSC Minutes - Approved 04-21-20 PSC Minutes - Approved 02-18-20 PSC Minutes - Approved 01-21-20 PSC Minutes - Approved 11-19-19 PSC Minutes - Approved 10-15-19 PSC Minutes - Approved 08-20-19 PSC Minutes - Approved 07-16-19 PSC Minutes - Approved 05-21-19 PSC Minutes - Approved 03-19-19 PSC Minutes - Approved 02-19-19 PSC Minutes - Approved 12-18-18 PSC Minutes - Approved 09-18-18 PSC Minutes - Approved 06-19-18 PSC Minute - Approved 04-17-18 PSC Minutes - Approved 02-20-18 PSC Minutes - Approved 