City of Rogue River Announces
Police Chief Dave Rash Recognized as the
Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police as Police Chief of the Year
The City of Rogue River announces that Chief Dave Rash was honored on May 14th , 2026 at the annual Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, held in Pendleton Oregon, with the Police Chief of the Year Award which reads:
With great honor and pride the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police recognizes Chief Dave Rash as the 2025 Police Chief of the Year. With more than 34 years of law enforcement experience, you have served with integrity, humility, and an unrelenting commitment to excellence. As Chief in Hubbard, you built a model of community-centered policing, strengthening trust between the department and the residents, schools and businesses it served while demonstrating the fiscal discipline and strategic leadership that small agencies depend on.
In just over two years leading the Rogue River Police Department, you full staffed the department for the first time in more than a decade, achieved Northwest Accreditation Alliance certification, and ensured every officer reached the highest level of DPSST certification. A tireless advocate for Southern Oregon law enforcement, you have expanded regional training, revitalized interagency collaboration, and created new opportunities for agencies across Josephine and Jackson County to work and grow together.
Your contributions to OACP and the FBI National Academy Associates reflect the same dedication you bring to your own department: building relationships, investing in people, and strengthening the profession for those who follow.
Respected by your peers, your community, and the officers you lead, you exemplify what it means to serve with vision and purpose.
We proudly honor you for your outstanding service and contributions to law enforcement in Oregon.
