Salem, Oregon Salem, Oregon Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood of West Salem is in Polk County. Salem was founded in 1842, became the capital of the Oregon Territory in 1851, and was incorporated in 1857. Salem had a population of 154,637 at the 2010 census, making it the third largest city in the state after Portland
Oregon State Police Enforcement Data System, Oregon Emergency Management, and the Oregon Boxing and Wrestling Commission within the Department of State Police. As of late 2018 the agency has been transitioning to the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 to replace their current Smith & Wesson M&P .40 S&W sidearms. Oregon State Police The Oregon State Police (OSP) is a law enforcement agency of the U.S. state of Oregon. The OSP is charged to enforce all of Oregon's criminal laws, including assisting local law enforcement agencies. Colonel Travis Hampton has served as Superintendent since July 1, 2016. The agency differs from other state police,