Oregon City welcomes new police officers Alfie and Jesse Olivares at swearing-in ceremony

The City Commission Regular Meeting held on May 7, 2025, in Oregon City focused on the swearing-in of new members of the Oregon City Police Department, highlighting the addition of a new canine officer and a lateral police officer.

The meeting commenced with a roll call of the commissioners, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Jason thanked attendees and introduced the main event: the swearing-in ceremony for Alfie, a two-year-old Springer Spaniel, and Officer Jesse Olivares.

Alfie, the department's first canine officer from Ireland, was purchased from Golden Gate Canine in California. He is trained to detect various drugs, including heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. During his initial deployment, Alfie successfully located two pounds of fentanyl but unfortunately suffered an overdose. He received emergency veterinary care and has since made a full recovery, continuing to serve in the field.

Following Alfie's swearing-in, Officer Jesse Olivares was introduced. Olivares, who grew up in Homsville and graduated from Portland State University with a degree in psychology, previously worked with the Los Angeles Police Department before joining the Oregon City Police Department on April 14. He is currently undergoing field training and is already on day shift patrols.

Both Alfie and Officer Olivares were sworn in with the commitment to uphold the constitutions of the United States and Oregon, as well as the law enforcement code of ethics. The meeting concluded with a warm welcome to the new officers from the community and their families present at the ceremony.