The Bureau of Police, also known as “Portland Police Bureau,” will consist of the Chief of Police and such other positions as the Council may provide. The Bureau is responsible for the enforcement of law and order. The Chief of Police is the Commanding Officer of the police force and directs the police work of the City with the assistance of a Deputy Chief. The Chief of Police is directly responsible to the City Administrator for the proper functioning of the Bureau. For administrative purposes, the Bureau is made up of branches, each of which is commanded by an Assistant Chief or Commander and have personnel and such duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Police or Deputy Chief, subject to the approval of the City Administrator.
Portland is a Sanctuary City
Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.