City of Portland announces Jamie Evans-Butler to lead the Office of Violence Prevention

The City of Portland's Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jamie Evans-Butler as its next Program Manager, following a highly competitive recruitment process that drew more than 120 applicants from across the country.

December 16, 2025 12:25 pm News article

Rose City Self-Defense Fall 2025 Newsletter

October 22, 2025 12:14 pm News article

Rose City Self-Defense is looking for volunteer instructors

The deadline to apply is October 31, 2025

October 20, 2025 10:20 am News article

Portland ranks No. 4 among U.S. cities for preventing and reducing gun violence

Recognition builds on Portland’s decrease in violent crime .

October 9, 2025 12:00 pm News article

Portland Street Response adds new phone number, expands hours

Portland Street Response is announcing several changes – including a new number and new hours – to improve the program's ability to assist people experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises.

October 1, 2025 12:00 am News article

Portland names Bob Cozzie as deputy city administrator for public safety

Longtime public safety leader Bob Cozzie will serve as Portland’s deputy city administrator for public safety.

September 18, 2025 10:00 am News article

Dawson Park resource fair summary - July 1, 2025

July 21, 2025 8:45 am News article

City taps longtime assistant chief from Dallas to lead Portland Fire & Rescue

Lauren Johnson will start work as Portland’s fire chief Aug. 18, taking the helm of 744 employees and a nearly $200 million budget.

Updated July 2, 2025 2:20 pm News article

2025 Safer Portland Grant recipients

June 17, 2025 8:15 am News article

Powellhurst-Gilbert Party in Park! - May 29, 2025

June 13, 2025 10:24 am News article

Dawson Park resource fair event highlights - June 3, 2025

June 12, 2025 8:45 am News article

Portland names interim deputy city administrator for public safety

Bob Cozzie, who has served as director of emergency communications since 2018, replaces outgoing service area leader Mike Myers.

May 28, 2025 8:29 am News article

Dawson Park resource fair event highlights - May 6, 2025

May 14, 2025 1:55 pm News article

Portland Fire & Rescue launches search for next fire chief

March 10, 2025 2:22 pm News article

Portland Street Response Announces New Policies to Provide Shuttling, Respond Indoors, and Expand Call Types

March 6, 2025 12:00 pm News article

Portland Fire & Rescue names interim fire chief

Fire veteran AJ Jackson will lead the bureau starting March 4, replacing retiring Chief Ryan Gillespie.

January 30, 2025 9:30 am News article

Portland Office of Violence Prevention is accepting applications for the 2025 Spring Break Youth Safety Initiative Grant

The deadline to apply is February 13, 2025 at 5 p.m.

January 29, 2025 3:36 pm News article

Portland Fire Chief Ryan Gillespie announces retirement

December 16, 2024 4:00 pm News article

Safe Blocks Monthly Report – October 2024

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.

November 14, 2024 1:27 pm News article

Safe Blocks Monthly Report – September 2024

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.

October 4, 2024 9:34 am News article