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Traffic Q&A:
Beaverton MHRT Officer Selected
With the Beaverton Police Department
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Q: Can I make a U-turn at major intersections that are not marked with a “No U-turn” sign? ANSWER: U-turns are not allowed at light-controlled intersections unless there is signage permitting it.
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he Mental Health Response Team (MHRT) is a valuable countywide crisis response program that responds to individuals in a mental health crisis and safely attempts to help them during those crises without hospitalization or enforcement action. Washington County partners with Lifeworks NW to provide mental health clinicians on the MHRT. These clinicians are then paired with Washington County 6KHULII¶V 2I¿FH :&62 deputies who are highly trained in de-escalation techniques necessary to participate in the MHRT. This co-responder model uses a collaborative approach to provide mental health services to individuals in crisis to ensure the safety of the community and each individual who is in crisis. On March 30, 2021, the Beaverton City Council authorized the Mayor to sign an Interagency Teams Agreement allowing the Beaverton Police
Q: I know that talking or texting while driving is illegal, but what if I’m stopped at a red light. Can I make a quick call as long as I hang up before the light turns red? ANSWER: The answer is ‘no’ as long as they are on a public road it would be illegal. They would have to pull over to the shoulder.
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Q: There’s a car at the end of my street with a flat tire and it’s been there for over a month. How many days do I have to wait in order for this car to be considered abandoned and who do I call to get it removed? Any tow company or the police? ANSWER: If you are in the City of Beaverton call the Code Compliance office at 503-526-2270 to report the abandoned auto. They have a process they follow to have the vehicle eventually towed if necessary. You would have to call the sheriff’s department if you are in an unincorporated area. Q: How does the BPD determine which officers get to drive which vehicle? Is it seniority or just assigned? ANSWER: Choice of cars is almost always determined by seniority.
Email BRG@cedarhousemedia.com if you have a traffic question. For all other police questions, call the police non-emergency number: 503-526-2260.
For more Beaverton Police Department information, visit www.beavertonpolice.org
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FEMA grant-funded safety gear deployed to firefighters In Washington County PUBLIC SAFETY
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air pack equipment that was nearing and/or had reached their end of service life.
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