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Director's Report
Updated Report
2022 Annual Report
Our report focuses on our work in last year, trends and observations from the complaints we received, and describes recommendations to the Police Bureau after reviewing policies relating to the police accountability system and how the Bureau responds to domestic violence calls.
Report
Quarterly Report – Q2 2023
Report
Quarterly Report – Q1 2023
Updated Report
Independent Police Review Releases External Review of Eight Police Officer-Involved Shootings and Critical Incidents
Outside experts hired by the City of Portland's Independent Police Review (IPR) have reviewed eight completed deadly force investigations involving Portland Police Bureau officers.
Updated Report
Quarterly Report – Q4 2022
Updated Report
Quarterly Report – Q3 2022
Report
Quarterly Report – Q2 2022
View Independent Police Review's 2nd quarterly report of 2022.
Updated Report
Domestic Violence Response: Special Victims Unit benefits from collaboration with partners, but patrol officers need more training
The City Auditor’s Independent Police Review (IPR) found that the Portland Police Bureau’s Special Victims Unit benefits from co-location and collaboration with service partners but officers responding to the initial calls need more trauma-informed training.
Report
2021 Annual Report
Our annual report for 2021 describes changes in workload, regaining compliance with the Department of Justice, and summarizes a policy review of how language services are used by the Police Bureau.
Report
Quarterly Report – Q1 2022
View Independent Police Review's 1st quarterly report of 2022.
Updated Report
Lessons Learned: City’s response to protests exposed vulnerabilities in Portland’s police accountability system
The 2020 murder of George Floyd sparked more than 100 nights of protest in Portland. Complaints of officer misconduct at these events exposed inadequacies with the City’s ability to hold officers accountable. We recommend operational and policy improvements to strengthen the accountability system.
Report
Auditor's 2021 Accountability Report
The Auditor’s Office conducts independent assessments of Portland government, impartial investigations of community members’ complaints, and provides a variety of services that make the City more accessible. This report highlights the breadth and depth our work in 2021.
Report
City Council to assume responsibility for Independent Police Review
City Auditor Mary Hull Caballero notified Justice Department officials today that City Council will assume responsibility for Independent Police Review, effective July 1.
Press release
2021-C-0056 Case File Summary
News article
Scapegoating Independent Police Review does not improve police accountability
Who decides if Portland police officers engaged in misconduct and imposes discipline? You may be surprised to learn it’s not Independent Police Review, despite what you may have read.
Blog post
Quarterly Report – Q2 2021
Report
2020 Annual Report
This annual report highlights unique occurrences, challenges, and lessons learned from 2020.
Report
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