HCSO Sgt. Tiller is the Interim Chief at Burns Police Dept.

By Logan Bagett on Thursday, October 16th, 2025 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

BURNS – Harney County Sheriff Dan Jenkins issued a press release regarding law enforcement coverage in Burns. Find the Sheriff’s news release below:

(Press Release from Harney County Sheriff Dan Jenkins)

On October 13, 2025, the Harney County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Burns entered into a 90-day intergovernmental agreement to ensure continued leadership and public safety in Burns to fill the vacancy left when Chief Macartney resigned October 2, 2025.

HCSO Sergeant Robby Tiller has officially stepped in as Interim Chief of Police for the Burns Police Department.

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