Oregon Sheriff Stripped of Police Certification for Life

Oregon sheriff stripped of police certification for life

Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp is set to retire from his position at the end of the month.

State board votes to ban resigning Deschutes County sheriff from ever returning to Oregon law enforcement

County officials plan to appoint an interim sheriff next week after Kent van der Kamp’s resignation.

Sheriff van der Kamp could get $50,000 a year in retirement, despite board vote to revoke certification

The board of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training voted Wednesday to accept a committee recommendation and revoke Sheriff Kent van der Kamp's police certification permanently. But it won't happen before his planned retirement next week, because he is contesting the decision, prompting a long appeal process.

Certification revoked for these 7 Oregon officers, corrections employees

The DPSST board revoked the certifications of three police officers, the Deschutes County sheriff, and three corrections employees.

Van der Kamp's certification revoked. His replacement could be named next week.

Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp’s law enforcement certification was revoked for dishonesty, days before his planned resignation. County commissioners will consider appointing a new sheriff on Tuesday,