Washington County Police Services Contract Costs
Summary
Chief Coley reported steady crime numbers for the first four months of 2026 — 761 traffic stops, 1,213 public-demand calls, 260 arrests — and credited the sheriff's office for 400 hours of investigative help after last year's tragedy. DHS reports dropped 20% countywide.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $3.4 million next fiscal year, up roughly $400,000 over two years.
Cornelius residents served by the contract sheriff's patrol and mutual-aid investigative resources.
Taxpayers absorb rising contract costs without added staffing.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council (Work) - Nov 2, 2026
Police Chief Mitch Coley will present the quarterly report on crime trends and department activity.
City Council (Regular) - Nov 2, 2026
Police Chief Mitch Coley will present quarterly crime and department statistics, giving the council and public a snapshot of public safety trends.
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
The police contract with Washington County jumps 3.5% to about $3.4 million a year — up $400,000 in two years with no added officers. Council members want a comparison of what a city-run department would cost before the ten-year contract cycle ends.
City Council (Closed) - May 4, 2026
Chief Coley reported steady crime numbers for the first four months of 2026 — 761 traffic stops, 1,213 public-demand calls, 260 arrests — and credited the sheriff's office for 400 hours of investigative help after last year's tragedy. DHS reports dropped 20% countywide.
Washington County approves police contract with the City of Cornelius
Washington County approves police contract with the City of Cornelius OregonLive.com
Cornelius police contract: Sheriff's Lt. Gene Moss wants to keep small-town feel to policing (Q&A)
Cornelius police contract: Sheriff's Lt. Gene Moss wants to keep small-town feel to policing (Q&A) OregonLive.com
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