An audio recording of an oral history of Detective Troy Dolyniuk on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview. Detective Dolyniuk has worked with both Washington County Sheriff’s Office and Beaverton's. He joined Hillsboro's law enforcement team in 1993. Recently there has been an increase in Internet based crimes and methamphetamine problems. Computer fraud is being investigated by local police. However the issue of hacking into computer systems is handled at the federal level. Within the community, WinCo food store has had a large problem with fraudulent checks. Also as a result of the technological evolution, the rise in E-mail and IRC used in high tech child abuse has become a rising issue. Gangs are now utilizing the internet to commit fraud as well as purchase and sell drugs online. Cases can be difficult to investigate and prosecute as they sometimes cross state lines or happen outside of the U.S. Criminals have also been using computers to print counterfeit money; these bills often pass in garage sales and farmer’s markets where no one checks authenticity of bills. During 1998-2000 Dolyniuk worked the gang unit, MS 13 or Mara Salvatucha Trece is a paramilitary gang from El Salvador, based in Southern California but spreading throughout the United States. Brown Pride Locos is an up and coming small gang. Dolyniuk explains a horrible incident years back when the Brown Pride Locos shot a 12 year old girl on Main St. in Hillsboro. He goes on to discuss the recent spike in gang activity among younger kids – middle school and high school. He also touches on the 90’s methamphetamine made from pseudoephedrine and other household chemicals, and how it slowly became more widespread. Restrictive laws on pseudoephedrine in place around 2000.
An audio recording of an oral history of Betsy Biller, Assistant Superintendent of Hillsboro School District, on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview. Ms. Biller has worked in Hillsboro for 29 years, part of her job involves interfacing with agencies that deal with criminal rehabilitation, juvenile crimes, and juvenile crime prevention. She also supplies a staff member to Parkins House, a residential center for students/youths waiting to go through the court system. One of her bigger concerns recently has been the rise in methamphetamines, identity theft and the violence that somes with them. Law enforcement provides resource officers to the schools, Pat Hess at Century H.S. Puts students and police together in positive situation. The cost of incarceration is very expensive; budget cuts cause problems. Biller discusses Measure 11 and it has made the system more punitive and less rehabilitative. The “Understanding Racism Foundation” has given training sessions to staff and students at Century High School. Since 1995 the government has doing more economically to help all citizens in the community. Biller also expresses her feelings regarding the way in which media can often be manipulative when dealing with juvenile crime. Ms. Biller believes that parents need to get more involved with their children; talking to and supervising them., this can help to combat future problems. Recent student surveys show slight increase in drug use but bigger increase of use in younger students. The D.A.R.E program has proven helpful.
An audio recording of an oral history of Janae Davis on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. Audio quality not good. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Steve Vuylsteke, Sergeant at the Hillsboro Police Department, on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Ericka Goerling, Washington County Coordinator of Community Development, and Eileen Spencer, Washington County Victim Assistance Program Director, on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Detective Dave White on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Tim Erwert, City Manager, on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. The audio recording is poor quality and it is difficult to hear Erwert. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Darlene Greene on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Jeanette Hamby, former Legislator, on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of David Hepp, Washington County Undersheriff, on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Bob (Robert) Hermann, Washington County District Attorney, on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Judge Marco Hernandez and Margaret Garza, Senior Management Analyst for Assessment and Taxation in Washington County, on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. Audio quality is poor; speakers are difficult to hear. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Officer Pat Hess on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Mayor Tom Hughes and Lieutenant Chris Skinner on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. Tape briefly cuts in and out several times. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Jerry Johnson, Teacher at Century High School, on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Judge Thomas Kohl on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Police Chief Ron Louie on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Detective Dave Lyle of the Washington County Sheriff's Office on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Rob Massar, Assistant City Manager in Hillsboro, Oregon, on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Julie McCloud, Crime Prevention Unit at the Washington County Sheriff's Office, on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
An audio recording of an oral history of Don McCoun, KUIK Radio owner and General Manager on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. There is a transcript of this interview.
