Tyler Anderson won enough votes in the May 20 primary to advance to the November general election against incumbent Sheriff Jason Pollock. But the path ahead for Anderson has grown considerably more complicated.
On May 21 — the day after the primary — Oregon’s Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) Police Policy Committee voted to recommend that Anderson’s law enforcement certifications be revoked. The recommendation now goes to the full DPSST board for a final decision.
What Led to the Recommendation
Anderson was fired from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in 2025. Prior to his termination, he had already received an economic sanction in April 2024 and was removed from the Central Oregon Response Team (CORT) after allegedly encouraging another officer to break out a window on a suspect vehicle and failing to write his report on the incident accurately.
Anderson was also placed on Oregon’s Brady List — a roster of law enforcement officers whose credibility as witnesses has been called into question due to documented dishonesty or misconduct. Placement on the Brady List can make prosecutors unwilling to use an officer’s testimony, effectively limiting their ability to serve in law enforcement.
At the DPSST hearing, Anderson disputed the process. “None of the witnesses, my background investigators or members of the public that we’ve asked to be interviewed were interviewed,” Anderson said before the committee voted against him.
What Happens Next
The Police Policy Committee’s vote was a recommendation, not a final decision. The full DPSST board must vote to formally revoke Anderson’s certifications. If they do, Anderson would have the right to contest the decision — presenting evidence and witnesses at a formal hearing before the revocation takes effect.
The process is not expected to be resolved before the November general election. That means voters in Jefferson County will face a ballot choice that could include a candidate running for the state’s top law enforcement position in the county while simultaneously fighting to retain his right to be a law enforcement officer at all.
Pollock Running for Re-Election
Incumbent Sheriff Jason Pollock has served as Jefferson County Sheriff since 2022, when he was appointed after winning the primary. He is running for a full term this November. Pollock has not commented publicly on Anderson’s DPSST situation since the May committee vote.
Jefferson County voters will decide the sheriff’s race in the November 2026 general election. The Madras Bulletin will continue tracking Anderson’s DPSST appeal as it moves through the process.