DESCHUTES COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE CITY OF BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT JOINT RELEASE: COVID-19 LOBBY PROTOCAL

In response to the additional guidance from the state, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Bend Police Department have expanded their declaration to focus on further restricting personal interactions in the work place.  We are dedicated to protecting and serving our community.  In order to do this to the best of our ability for the foreseeable future we have decided we need to triage access to the department lobbies for services needed.

At this time office hours are 8am to 5pm, we are currently committed to staffing the front offices during hours of operation.  However, we are asking community members to first consider calling the departments by phone prior to coming in to discuss their need and determine if we can meet needs remotely.

If community members arrive at the department lobbies they will be presented with some options at the foyer to call the appropriate number for the appropriate service. 

We want to thank our community members for their patience, understanding and flexibility as we all work through these changes together.

Submitted: Lt. Juli McConkey