How To Identify Local Law Enforcement

Portland relies on the hard work and dedication of local law enforcement officers to keep us safe and protect our rights.

Portland is a sanctuary city and Oregon is a sanctuary state. That means local and state police officers don't enforce immigration law. They don't have the legal authority to do that.

Please remember that local law enforcement officers, federal law enforcement officers, and Oregon National Guard members are all human beings. They are neighbors and friends with family and roots here.

Note: We have included images of the most common uniforms worn by officers. Officers occasionally wear different uniforms based on their assignments.

Portland Police Bureau

Who they answer to:	Police Chief Bob Day, Mayor Keith Wilson
Do they enforce immigration law?	No.
What they wear:	View full size image of Portland Police full body uniform     View full size image of Portland Police Officer wearing black vest labeled "Portland Police" with silver badge. View full size image of Police officers wear black tactical vests with "Portland Police Liaison Officer" and short sleeve white shirts underneath.   View full size image of Police officer wears a bright yellow and black jacket beneath a tactical vest labelled Portland Police. A silver badge patch is beneath a radio. The officer wears a helmet and holds bike handlebars.
What vehicles they drive:	View full size image of Black Portland Vehicle View full size image of Portland Police Armored Vehicle with officer on the back View full size image of Portland Police vehicle white and blue
What their badges and insignia look like:	View full size image of Portland Police Bureau Badge View full size image of Portland Police Bureau patch View full size image of Portland Police Special Emergency Reaction Team Insignia
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