Lt. Tony Nelson talks about scams, then details changes coming to the Pendleton Police Department on March 31. Next, he talks about the costs of emergency dispatch services jumping more than $25,000 for the next fiscal year and whether the increase makes sense to him. Nelson gives an update on staffing, shares his concerns with the current session of the Oregon Legislature, then gives a status on the new police SUV and progress on the two pickup trucks PPD wants to lease that were cancelled. Finally, Nelson, who is also the coach for the Pendleton High School swim team, takes a minute to talk about the team, upcoming meets and the need for a pool that can be used year-around. 

Lt. Tony Nelson talks about scams, then details changes coming to the Pendleton Police Department on March 31. Next, he talks about the costs of emergency dispatch services jumping more than $25,000 for the next fiscal year and whether the increase makes sense to him. Nelson gives an update on staffing, shares his concerns with the current session of the Oregon Legislature, then gives a status on the new police SUV and progress on the two pickup trucks PPD wants to lease that were cancelled. Finally, Nelson, who is also the coach for the Pendleton High School swim team, takes a minute to talk about the team, upcoming meets and the need for a pool that can be used year-around.&nbsp;

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman.  Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.

 

 

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman. &nbsp;Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.
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