Trespass Letter of Consent Program

The Dallas Police Department's Trespass Letter of Consent (TLC) program allows police officers to enter upon private property to remove individuals or request they leave the property when the property owner or their representative is not immediately available.

If an officer observes someone on private property when the business is closed or a problem has been reported by someone who does not have the authority to sign a trespass complaint, the police department must first contact the person who is legally responsible for the property before taking any enforcement action. 

A TLC document allows a police officer to take trespass enforcement action on your behalf without first contacting you. 

Trespass Letter of Consent Program Requirements

Your commercial or residential property may qualify for a Trespass Letter of Consent if you are: 

  • The owner and occupant of a commercial property
  • The non-occupant owner of a commercial property and acts as property manager 
  • The owner of a vacant commercial property 
  • The commercial property manager or person responsible for the property
  • The person responsible for a property under construction (Note: The property must have an assigned street address)
  • The owner of a vacant residential property 

Multi-family housing properties do not qualify for this program. 

If any of the above descriptions apply to your property, you may qualify for a TLC. Complete the application below! If you are still unsure about whether or not you qualify, contact the Dallas Police Department. 

Application Process

*Please keep in mind that this form is for the Dallas Police Department located in OREGON. 

  • Submit an online application for your Commercial Property
  • Submit an online application for your Residential Property
  • Download the application below, and mail or drop it off at the police department

Address:
Dallas Police Department
Attn: Community Liaison 
187 SE Court Street
Dallas, Oregon 97338

Once your application is received it will be reviewed by staff. If upon review of the application, your property does not qualify or additional information is needed, you will be contact by telephone. Be aware that it may take up to two weeks to process your application. You will be notified by telephone or email upon application acceptance. 

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Your signed consent authorized officers to take trespass enforcement action on your behalf. The police department must first be notified of the situation by a neighbor or concerned citizen, for example, in order to respond to the scene. 

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The TLC expires one year from the first day of the month in which the authorization was granted. It is the property owner's responsibility to submit a renewal application. 
 

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In addition to your consent letter, your property must be posted with signs stating "No Trespass" and include a reference to Oregon Revised Statute "ORS 164.245." Do not add any other verbiage to the sign. 

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If the status of your property changes in any way, you must notify the police department as soon as possible and arrange for your trespass letter of consent to be updated or removed from our files. 

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In some cases, officers are able to resolve trespass complaints without arresting the involved subject. However, there are situations where the officer has no choice but to cite or arrest an alleged offender. In those instances, you will be expected to participate in any resulting legal action. 

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