About FlashAlert on Twitter:
FlashAlert utilizes the free service Twitter to distribute emergency text messages. While you are welcome to register your cell phone text message address directly into the FlashAlert system, we recommend that you simply "follow" the FlashAlert account for Benton Co. Sheriff's Office by clicking on the link below and logging in to (or creating) your free Twitter account. Twitter sends messages out exceptionally fast thanks to arrangements they have made with the cell phone companies.
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is hosting its 30th Annual Shop with a Cop this holiday season. This eagerly awaited event fosters positive interactions between children and law enforcement, bringing together cops and social workers, to create lasting memories for local youth.
In partnership with Benton County Parole and Probation and the Department of Human Services’ Child Welfare office, a select group of elementary-aged children has been chosen to participate in this heartwarming experience in early December.
This year each child will receive a gift card, giving them the opportunity to select their own gifts on their shopping spree with public safety professionals from Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State University Public Safety, Corvallis Police Department, and Philomath Police Department.
Shop with a Cop relies entirely on donations from law enforcement personnel and community members. Financial support is accepted year-round, and BCSO welcomes any contribution. Tax-deductible donations can be made via cash or check payable to “The Sheriff’s Foundation,” with “Shop with a Cop” noted in the memo. Donations can be mailed or dropped off at BCSO, 180 NW 5th St., Corvallis, OR 97330.
BCSO is grateful for the continued support of this program and looks forward to another successful year of bringing joy and strengthening bonds between law enforcement and the children of our community.
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CORVALLIS, Ore. – Benton County Sheriff's Office would like to announce a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT system on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at around 1:00 p.m.
The test will cover all of Benton County. All traditional land phone lines in the 9-1-1 database will receive the message. Those who have registered other devices with Linn-Benton ALERT will also receive the test message.
The Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System is a mass notification system that allows public safety officials to provide rapid notifications to Linn and Benton County residents of emergencies, evacuations, and other urgent events.
There will be no reason to call the Sheriff’s Office once you receive the message; please do not dial 9-1-1.
Residents can sign up for the Linn-Benton ALERT system as well as learn about emergency preparedness at https://sheriff.bentoncountyor.gov/linn-benton-alert/. As a reminder, each person in the household hoping to receive alerts will need their own profile/account. After signing up for the alerts you will receive all emergency-related notifications related to your location.
For questions on the mass notification system, email emergencymanagement@bentoncountyor.gov or call 541-766-6864.
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