Jeff Barker (politician)

Jeff Barker (born 1943) is an American politician and law enforcement officer who served as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives, for the 28th district from 2003 until his retirement in 2021.

Early life and education
Barker was born in 1943 in Portland, Oregon and his home city is in Aloha, Oregon. Barker received a Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University.

Career
Prior to running for the Oregon State Legislature, Barker served as an enlisted man in the United States Marines, and later an Oregon State Trooper. He entered the Portland Police Bureau as an officer, before making detective, and eventually reaching the rank of Lieutenant.

He led the Portland Police Association in 1995–1996, describing its power as "Chiefs come and go like itinerant laborers, but the union is always there."

His support and advocacy in animal-related measures saw him labeled as a 2011 "Top Dog" by the Oregon Humane Society.

Legislative committees
Barker has been a member of the following legislative committees:
 * Judiciary, Chair
 * Public Safety Subcommittee, Vice Chair
 * Member, Ways and Means Committee
 * Veteran's Committee, Chair
 * Member, PERS Reform Committee (2003)
 * Member, Health Committee

Professional experience
Barker has had the following professional experience:
 * Police lieutenant, Portland Police Bureau, retired
 * Trooper, Oregon State Police
 * United States Marine Corps 1961–1964, enlisted