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Changes to charter, code, and policies
Displaying 1 - 20 of 1346 upcoming or effective changes to code, charter, or policy.
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| Ordinance 192190 (Directive B) | Code change | Add Code to prohibit the sale or provision of certain force-fed poultry products (add Code Chapter 17.110) |
Section 17.110.030 Prohibited Conduct shall be in effect 180 days following the effective date of Ordinance 192190. |
| 0652.00 Search Warrants - Executive Summary | Police directive pending enactment | Changes aim to provide updates in formatting, the Court system's ezJustice software, Oregon law regarding unmanned aircraft systems, and new guidance on risk assessment. |
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| Ordinance 192235 | Code change | Amend Advertising on Bus Benches Code to allow advertising on City streetcar benches and shelters (amend Code Chapter 17.45) |
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| Ordinance 192213 | Code change | Amend City Code and improve land use regulations through the Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (amend Code Titles 32 and 33) |
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| Ordinance 192213 | Code change | Amend City Code and improve land use regulations through the Regulatory Improvement Code Amendment Package 11 (amend Code Titles 32 and 33) |
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| 1050.00 Equipment Authorization (new - replaces 1205.00 Pilot Programs) - Public Comment Period | Police directive public comment period | Changes aim to clarify procedures and expectations regarding obtaining new field equipment and conducting pilot programs, provide new guidance for the approval process, and identify the potential for privacy implications. |
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| Ordinance 192232 | Code change | Add Psychedelic Health and Safety Code (add Code Chapter 14B.140) |
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| 0220.00 Subpoenas and Court Appearances (formerly 0880.20, Court Coordination) - Executive Summary | Police directive pending enactment | Changes aim to update wording and formatting, incorporate the electronic Court Appearance Tracker (eCAT) system, remove outdated references, and provide clearer and more accurate guidance. |
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| 0645.00 Identifiability Requirements and Assistance with Federal or Out-of-State Law Enforcement Operations (Interim) | Police directive pending enactment | The Bureau is adopting interim DIR 0645.00, which pertains to the use of facial coverings and working with federal and out-of-state law enforcement agencies, to comply with statutory timelines set forth in House Bill 4138. All Bureau members must comply with the interim directive. On May 27, 2026, Portland City Council passed ordinance 192184, adding Chapter 23.30, regarding the identification of law enforcement officers, to Portland City Code. Notwithstanding this passage, the code requirements will only apply to Portland Police Association and Portland Police Command Officer Association members upon compliance with any legal obligations the City may have under the Public Employees Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA). At this time, the ordinance and code requirements only apply to members at the rank of captain and above. The Bureau will adopt a permanent directive upon the City's fulfilment of its legal obligations under the PECBA. |
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| Ordinance 192231 | Code change | Amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31) |
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| Ordinance 192231 | Code change | Amend Fire Regulations Code to adopt current Oregon Fire Code with City amendments (amend Code Title 31) |
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| 0290.00 Processing Formal Recommendations (new) - Public Comment Period | Police directive public comment period | This proposed new directive aims to establish the Bureau's procedure for processing formal recommendations. |
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| 0640.45 Crisis Response Team - Executive Summary | Police directive pending enactment | Changes aim to reflect current practices and partnership with TIPNW, require CRT notification for fatal traffic crashes, clarify CRT notifications, and offer more detailed guidance regarding CRT functions. |
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| 0720.00 Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) Use - Executive Summary | Police directive pending enactment | Changes aim to simplify and streamline SERT/CNT activation, provide increased guidance for supervisors analyzing incidents, require risk assessment for planned arrest and search warrants, and clearly identify when CICs are needed. |
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| Ordinance 192210 | Code change | Amend Partial and Full Exemptions of System Development Charges for Affordable Housing Developments Code to temporarily remove income requirements for homeownership units (amend Code Section 30.01.095) |
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| Ordinance 192211 | Code change | Add Electric Vehicle Charging Systems Funding Code (add Code Chapter 26.11) |
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| 0630.26 Public Safety Support Specialist Program - Public Comment Period | Police directive public comment period | Changes aim to clarify PS3 duties and responsibilities in areas such as vehicle crashes, evidence collection, and report writing; reframe "force" considerations with increased accuracy; and update directive language, formatting, and content for consistency with other Bureau directives. |
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| 0060.40 Personnel Orders - Public Comment Period | Police directive public comment period | Changes aim to clarify the Bureau's practices and procedures related to certain personnel actions and address state accreditation standards. |
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| 0640.10 Crime Scene Procedures - Public Comment Period | Police directive public comment period | Changes aim to provide greater detail regarding investigative responsibilities at crime scenes and update language and references for consistency with Oregon law and Bureau directives. |
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| 1020.00 Weapons Administration - Public Comment Period | Police directive public comment period | Changes aim to provide updated definitions, reorganize content for emphasis, incorporate guidance from other Bureau directives and documents, eliminate the shotgun program, provide increased clarity and detail in several areas, and comply with Northwest Accreditation Alliance standards. |