About Us

The Canby Police Department is led by Chief Jorge Tro, who has served as the chief since April 1, 2021. Chief Tro has been a sworn officer with the Canby Police Department since 1998. Chief Tro was promoted to Lieutenant in 2006, and served as interim Chief for 15 months between 2009 - 2010.  Chief Tro is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, and holds the highest DPSST certification (Executive Certification).  Chief Tro has been a resident of the Canby area for over 30 years.

Canby Police Department demonstrates a commitment to the philosophy of community policing; which is building strong relationships outside the Police Department with the intent to organize resources for the purpose of having the most positive impact on and with the community. Internally, our Department’s unity is about maximizing uniqueness and channeling that toward the common goals of this police organization.

The Department promotes innovation, with the belief progress is achieved by those who venture beyond their comfort zone and who are willing to challenge themselves. Thinking imaginatively, but realistically is essential when facing the challenges ahead so the organization can best prepare to meet them. Each member of the Department is encouraged to look for new ways to handle old tasks and fresh approaches to new problems.

The Canby Police Department has a typical hierarchic chain of command which includes the positions of Chief, Captains, Sergeants, Detectives, and Patrol Officers.  In all, the Department consists of twenty-eight (28) sworn and six (6) non-sworn authorized positions.  The Department has an established Records Unit, Detective Unit, K-9 Program, Traffic Program, School Resource Officer, Code Enforcement, Property Evidence Unit and Behavioral Health Unit. 

In addition, members participate in various multi-agency task force teams.  Uniform officers are scheduled to work patrol twenty-four (24) hours / seven (7) days a week; providing a service to a City size of approximately four(4) square miles with a population of approximately 19,000.