Klamath County, Oregon – Klamath County is looking for enthusiastic and forward-thinking people to join the Public Safety Futures Task Force. This is a citizen-led endeavor to rethink how the community funds and provides public safety services.
The project, led by Commissioner Nichols, will start in September and last until 2026. The purpose is to get people from the area together to look closely at the current public safety system and come up with long-term, sustainable changes. The Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC) will be in charge of the task force, and after the job is done, the task force will give the county leadership a final set of recommendations.
People who live or work in Klamath County are urged to apply, especially those who can think outside the box and are willing to take on difficult problems. Over the course of the year, task force members will be requested to attend monthly meetings and participate in extra subcommittees.
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Key focus areas include jail operations, law enforcement and patrol services, prosecution and the District Attorney’s Office, juvenile justice, community corrections and reentry efforts, and victim advocacy. The group will also look into changes to the system that may make it work better, earn the public’s trust, and ensure financial stability.
You can apply now until August 15, 2025. The people that are chosen will start working in September, and the project will end with a full report that will help shape the future of public safety in Klamath County.
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This is an exceptional opportunity to help make the public safety system smarter and more effective. Local leaders are asking the people in the area to take up and assist local officials make real, permanent change.
People who are interested can apply online by going to the Klamath County website. You can find more information, including answers to common questions and information about the application process, at klamathcounty.org or by writing the Board of County Commissioners at [email protected].
The Public Safety Futures Task Force wants to make a system that works better for everyone, today and for generations to come, with input from the community at its center.
