City of Coos Bay release – On Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Coos Bay Police Department’s (CBPD) Community Resource Officer (CRO) Theran Coleman was recognized as the Law Officer of the Year by The Forty and Eight. The award was presented at The Forty and Eight’s annual banquet that took place at the American Legion Hall in Lebanon, OR. Officer Coleman has over 11 years of experience as a police officer. As the Community Resource Officer, Coleman works in partnership with community groups such as the Nancy Devereux Center, Brian’s Home, and Coos Health and Wellness, particularly the Mobile Response Team. These partnerships and teamwork are essential in his role as the CRO. Officer Coleman also serves the department as an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) instructor to help train our officers in the safe operation of our patrol vehicles. In addition, Officer Coleman serves as a Field Training Officer to help mold, train, and mentor our new officers. The CBPD would like to thank The Forty and Eight for their recognition of Officer Coleman. If you aren’t familiar with The Forty and Eight, it is a non-profit, charitable organization that was founded in 1920 by American veterans returning from France. Originally an arm of The American Legion, The Forty and Eight became an independent and separately incorporated veteran’s organization in 1960, although membership to the American Legion is a prerequisite. Please join us in congratulating Officer Coleman!
