Gary Ellsworth oral history transcript

Title

Gary Ellsworth oral history transcript

Description

A transcript of an oral history of Gary Ellsworth on trends in crime and law enforcement in Hillsboro, Oregon from 1980-2005. Kiwanis club has community project of cleaning up graffiti, sponsored by Hillsboro P.D. Some areas where graffiti is usually found are 13th St., southeast 5th, 25th St., and across from the courthouse. He moved to Hillsboro in 1966 when it was still a small town, now sees more gang activity and drug problems. He also sees meth problem driving local problems, especially indentity theft and burglary. Mr. Ellsworth expresses his thoughts that Hillsboro P.D. doing a good job and likes the community policing idea. He also feels the neighborhood watch programs and D.A.R.E. are helpful.

Creator

Ellsworth, Gary

Date

2005

Is Part Of

Century High School Project

Identifier

WCM_OH_88

Rights

In Copyright

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Spatial Coverage

Washington County (Or.)

Hillsboro (Or.)

Subject

Crime -- Oregon -- Washington County

Law Enforcement -- Oregon -- Washington County

Language

English

Extent

1 vol.

Contributor

Truong, Kenty

Type

Text

Source

Washington County Museum