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Ex-officer surrenders certifications amid hearing over ‘extreme violation of trust’ accusations

Embattled ex-cop Jeffrey Keniston has voluntarily surrendered the certifications that allowed him to work as a law enforcement officer in Oregon. This action ends the proceedings against him before an administrative law judge could issue a proposed order. Keniston’s decision to sign a stipulated order on June 19 permanently revokes his state certifications. By surrendering […]

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Officer accused of ‘extreme violation of trust’ resigns while awaiting hearing

Fired Salem Police Department Sgt. Jeffrey Keniston quit his job as an Aumsville police officer after less than five months with the agency, according to state records.

Keniston is awaiting a hearing to fight the state’s effort to revoke his law enforcement certifications that stems from an investigation into his alleged actions while working for Salem police.

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Fired Salem police sergeant who communicated with violent Proud Boys supporter hired by nearby city

Police in Salem, Oregon said Sgt. Jeffrey Keniston’s December termination involved misconduct allegations, but wouldn’t tell Discrepancy Report why he was let go.

The nearby Aumsville Police Department recently announced it hired Keniston who’s still under investigation by the state.