(a) If, in the opinion of the sheriff, the critique would be useful; or
(b) Upon request from an individual directly involved in the incident.
(2) As part of the critique, the sheriff shall examine the search and rescue report and may receive testimony and information from persons involved in the incident.
(3) When a critique of a search and rescue is conducted under this section, the sheriff shall prepare findings of fact concerning the search and rescue, including the investigatory component, and may prepare recommendations for the conduct of future incidents or propose amendments to the search and rescue plan under which the search and rescue was conducted.
(4) If amendments to the search and rescue plan are proposed and adopted, the sheriff shall file the amended search and rescue plan with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management.
(5) The department shall, in consultation with the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association, develop a standardized critique form to be used in the search and rescue critiques performed by a sheriff under this section. [Formerly 401.576; 2021 c.539 §88f]
Note: The amendments to 404.125 by section 88f, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 155, chapter 539, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience. (1) After a search and rescue, the sheriff of the county in which the search and rescue took place shall conduct a critique of the incident:
(a) If, in the opinion of the sheriff, the critique would be useful; or
(b) Upon request from an individual directly involved in the incident.
(2) As part of the critique, the sheriff shall examine the search and rescue report and may receive testimony and information from persons involved in the incident.
(3) When a critique of a search and rescue is conducted under this section, the sheriff shall prepare findings of fact concerning the search and rescue, including the investigatory component, and may prepare recommendations for the conduct of future incidents or propose amendments to the search and rescue plan under which the search and rescue was conducted.
(4) If amendments to the search and rescue plan are proposed and adopted, the sheriff shall file the amended search and rescue plan with the Office of Emergency Management.
(5) The office shall, in consultation with the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association, develop a standardized critique form to be used in the search and rescue critiques performed by a sheriff under this section.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 10 - Highways, Military
Chapter 404 - Search and Rescue
Section 404.100 - Search and Rescue Coordinator; appointment; duties.
Section 404.105 - Program for air search and rescue.
Section 404.120 - County sheriff to adopt search and rescue plan; contents; annual review.
Section 404.130 - Search and rescue incident number.
Section 404.135 - Investigative subpoena.
Section 404.200 - Definitions for ORS 404.200 to 404.215.
Section 404.215 - Workers’ compensation coverage.
Section 404.250 - Leave of absence from employment for search and rescue volunteer.
Section 404.300 - Definitions for ORS 404.300 to 404.315.
Section 404.315 - Exemption from liability for electronic signaling device; exceptions.
Section 404.325 - Posting of emergency contact telephone number.
Section 404.350 - Rescue of companion animal.
Section 404.400 - Agreement for outdoor recreation search and rescue card program.
Section 404.410 - Requirements of program; search and rescue grants; reporting.