Jamboree-related calls keep public safety agencies busy for weekend

Sean C. Morgan

When the Oregon Jamboree rolls around, Sweet Home changes from a town of 9,000 to a population of 20,000 or more. That means emergency services are much busier, and for police services, 2013 was about typical.

The Sweet Home Police Department logged 231 calls from 6 a.m. on Aug. 1 to 6 a.m. on Aug. 5. Of those, 55 originated somewhere at a Jamboree facility.

Compared to other summer weekends, the department…

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