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Wilsonville honors retiring police chief; Clackamas County Captain Jed Wilson to lead department
Summary
Chief Rob Worps announced his retirement after eight years; colleagues and community members praised his community policing and leadership. Captain Jed Wilson of the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office was introduced as incoming chief and outlined his background.
Wilsonville and Clackamas County leaders used council time to mark the retirement of Police Chief Rob Worps after eight years in the role. The sheriff and colleagues highlighted Worps’s career of 26 years in law enforcement and emphasized his community‑engaged leadership, marine and dive team service, and programs such as Coffee with a Cop and National Night Out.
Community members and staff gave tributes describing Worps's relationship‑building and proactive community outreach. Clackamas County Sheriff Angela Brandenburg and City staff thanked the chief for his leadership.
Jed Wilson, who has served with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and previously with Albany, was introduced as incoming chief and briefly described his 21 years in law enforcement, including roles as an SRO, SWAT member, negotiator and marine-patrol participant. Council welcomed Wilson and expressed confidence in a smooth transition.
