EUGENE, Ore. – The Lane County Fair kicks off with an increased focus on safety, following prior incidents, including a shooting in 2022.
Organizers are implementing enhanced security measures this year to ensure a safe environment for families. The Eugene Police Department is leading public safety operations at the fair for the second year. A team of 12 officers will be on-site in overlapping shifts to prevent potential issues rather than just responding to them.
“It also doesn’t feel burdensome because they’re on like horses so it’s kind of fun too, you know, so I think it’s reassuring, but not overbearing,” said fairgoer Lorna Carman…