Community Safety Division

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The City is developing an emergency response model grounded in the community's needs and capabilities. The Community Safety Division works with Council and public safety bureaus to develop equitable and accountable emergency response innovations and a holistic plan to modernize community safety.
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Community Safety Partners

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Community Safety Division 2022 Annual Report

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Safe Blocks Program

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Street Services Coordination Center Overview

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Community Safety Transition Director's Calendar

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Rose City Self-Defense

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Management and Finance

Office of Violence Prevention

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Police Accountability Commission

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Police and community work better together

Focused Intervention Team Community Oversight Group

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News

Events

Wear Orange National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Portland Moms Demand Action and the Office of Violence Prevention are honoring victims and survivors of gun violence as we come together for "Wear Orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Day."

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Community Event

Hazelwood Community Feedback Event

Do you care about gun violence in your community and want to share your ideas for change? Join us to hear experiences, meet neighbors, share a meal, and help the City of Portland create opportunities to build a safer community free of gun violence.

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Community Event
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Help Construct a Natural Cob Bench

Help construct a natural cob bench and build community on June 11-16, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The project location is SE 127th Avenue between Burnside and Stark. Questions? Email burnsidestark@gmail.com.

– 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Community Event

Block Party on SE 127th Ave

This event is happening on June 18, 2023 from 2 to 6 p.m. on SE 127th Avenue between Burnside and Stark. Got ideas? Want to help? Want to table/vend? Email burnsidestark@gmail.com.

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Community Event
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