CBPD release - The Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) is proud to announce its 2026 patrol priorities and share with the community how the department approaches public safety and patrol operations.  Each year, CBPD conducts a review of the previous year’s successes and challenges, setting goals and priorities based on the department’s mission, crime trends, and community needs.  Following this annual review, the Patrol Unit established four key priorities for 2026 aimed at improving community safety, reducing recurring problems, increasing officer visibility, and maintaining a fair, lawful, and balanced approach to policing. While these efforts are already in progress, the CBPD has formalized these priorities to provide clearer guidance for officers and greater transparency for the public.  These priorities were developed by patrol supervisors and command staff using local call data, community feedback, and proven best practices. The overall focus is on preventing repeat problems, making public spaces safe and accessible, and helping the community better understand how patrol resources are used.  1. Preventing Repeat Crime Through Problem Solving:  CBPD officers will focus on addressing crime and nuisance activity, particularly property crime and drug-related offenses that create repeat calls for service. Emphasis will be placed on thorough investigations, strong documentation, and coordination between patrol officers and detectives to prevent issues from continuing or escalating.  Why it matters: Addressing repeat problems reduces crime victimization, improves accountability, and allows officers to spend more time proactively serving the community.  2. Addressing Quality-of-Life Issues with City Partners and Community Resources Community concerns related to visible disorder, such as trash accumulation, unsafe conditions in parks, and blocked public access, remain a top concern for both residents and businesses. Officers will address these issues lawfully and consistently while working closely with the city’s Parks and Public Works Departments, as well as with community and outreach resources.  When situations involve homelessness, mental health, or substance use, officers will prioritize safety, compliance, and connecting individuals with community resources whenever possible.  Why it matters: Clean, safe, and accessible public spaces benefit everyone and help reduce long-term conflict when addressed early and collaboratively.  3. High-Visibility Traffic Safety Enforcement and Data-Guided Patrols:  Traffic crashes continue to cause serious injuries locally and nationwide. CBPD will focus traffic enforcement on driving behaviors most likely to cause harm, including impaired driving, excessive speed, distracted driving, and reckless behavior. Crash and call-for-service data will guide patrol locations and enforcement times. Officers are encouraged to explain the reason for enforcement during traffic and community contacts. CBPD remains committed to education as the primary approach for most traffic violations.  Why it matters: Purposeful traffic enforcement saves lives and reinforces that police activity is focused on safety, not just enforcement.  4. Visibility, Foot Patrols, and Clear Communication Community feedback consistently shows that residents value seeing officers present in neighborhoods, parks, and business districts. Patrol officers will conduct regular foot patrols and visibility checks in shared public spaces.