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Sheriff Philip Derby

OREGON SHERIFF Magazine News

Married for 29 years to Becci Derby. Both were raised in Columbia County. Becci graduated from St. Helens High School. Phil graduated from Clatskanie High School. Two children Josh (27) and Mona (25). Both graduated from Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon.

Phil started as a reserve police officer in Monmouth, OR while attending Oregon College of Education (now Western State University) in the 1960's. Phil's roommate was nephew to Ozzie Franz then head of the State Parole Probation Department for Oregon. Phil changed his major after talks with Mr. Franz.

Phil started in law enforcement full time coming to work at age 23 in August of 1972 as a patrol deputy for Columbia County. He has worked in law enforcement for almost 30 years, was first elected Sheriff in November of 1996 and then re-elected in 2000.

Phil believes Columbia County is a wonderful place to live and is very proud of the people who live and work here.

Big Projects - New jail and Sheriff's office. New Policy and Procedure manual. New Evaluation forms (personnel). Supervisory Authority.
B.S. Degree - OCE - Corrections
Masters Degree - University of Portland - Administration of Justice.

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OREGON SHERIFF Magazine News

Summer/Fall, 2007 -- After 29 years working in the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Lt. Jim Gibson retired this summer. We would like to thank him for his years of service and wish him well in his retirement.

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