The Oregon State Police (OSP) enforces traffic laws on the state’s roadways, investigates and solves crimes, conducts post-mortem examinations and forensic analysis and provides background checks and law enforcement data. OSP regulates gaming, the handling of hazardous materials, fire codes, educates the public on fire safety and enforces fish, wildlife and natural resource laws. 

Other specialized programs and services include drug investigation, state emergency response coordination, state Fire Marshal Service and Conflagration Act coordination, coordination of federal grants for public safety issues, coordination of Criminal Justice Information Standards, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and serving as the point of contact to the National Office of Homeland Security. The department employs more than 1,300 sworn and professional staff.​  ​

Information about this agency's divisions, offices, and programs.

Mailing Address: ​ 3565 Trelstad Ave. SE, Salem, 97317​

Telephone: 503-378-3720

General Email: ask.osp@osp.oregon.gov

Contact: Casey Codding, Superintendent

Administrative Rules Coordinator: See Contact List for State Police​​

Statutory Authority: ORS 181A.015

The following are selected abbreviated listings from the holdings of the Oregon State Archives. Additional records may be available. These records may be viewed free of charge at the State Archives Building in Salem.

 

Title: Capitol Fire Investigation Records

Dates: 1935-1940

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