The Detective Unit's main objective is to work hand-in-hand with the uniform officers of the patrol division in order  to identify and apprehend criminal offenders, with a special emphasis on the investigation of major crimes. Through this cooperation, both units operate efficiently to apprehend offenders and resolve cases. Patrol officers' reports/investigations are coupled with those produced in the Detective Unit and are subsequently presented to the District Attorney's Office for prosecution.

The Oregon City Detective Unit is comprised of a detective sergeant and four detectives. The Detective Sergeant is responsible for reviewing cases sent to the Unit from patrol and assigning those cases to individual detectives. Detectives are on a one-week on-call rotation and are available to respond immediately to the scene of a crime at the request of a supervisor.

The Detective Unit is interested in any information regarding possible drug houses in the Oregon City area. If you know of any possible drug houses or drug activity occurring at a particular location please contact Det. Sgt. Kler at 503-657-4964, or by email bkler@orcity.org