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Police Bureau continued to make headway on managing overtime and second jobs

This is a two-year follow-up to our 2019 report, "Police Overtime: Management is lax despite high overtime use."

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Police Intelligence Gathering and Surveillance Audit – End of Planning Update

We put this webpage together to share the results of the planning phase of the police intelligence audit and to let you know how we came up with the audit objective.

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Mayor and Police Chief Announce PPB Will Change Traffic Enforcement, Consent Search Protocols

Changes to PPB protocls will focus on increasing equity and safety in Portland.

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Mayor Wheeler's Statement on Rapid Response Team Resignation

Mayor Ted Wheeler's statement on the Portland Police Bureau's Rapid Response Team

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Statement from Mayor Wheeler on Indictment of PPB Officer

Mayor Ted Wheeler comments on indictment of PPB officer

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2020 Annual Report

This annual report highlights unique occurrences, challenges, and lessons learned from 2020.

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Introductory Meeting for the Focused Intervention Team's Community Oversight Group Scheduled for June 4

The Focused Intervention Team's Community Oversight Group is holding an introductory meeting on June 4 at 11 a.m.

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Joint Statement from City Council Addressing Imminent Gun Violence

Commissioners Hardesty, Mapps, Rubio, Ryan and Mayor Ted Wheeler release joint statement addressing an anticipated uptick in gun violence in Portland

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Joint Statement on Portland Street Response from Mayor Wheeler and Commissioners Mapps and Ryan

Mayor Ted Wheeler, Commissioner Dan Ryan, and Commissioner Mingus Mapps comment on funding the Portland Street Response pilot program

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RACE TALKS and the Office of Equity and Human Rights host discussion event April 29

"A Step Towards Justice: Where Do We Go From Here?" will be a virtual event hosted by RACE TALKS and the Office of Equity and Human Rights on April 29, 2021.

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Mayor Wheeler Declares State of Emergency April 20

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Portland names interim emergency management director

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler names Jonna Papaefthimiou interim director of the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) starting on April 1, 2021.

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City of Portland Selects Community Safety Transition Director

City hires Mike Myers as Community Safety Transition Director

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Portland Street Response Pilot Hits Streets in Lents on Feb 16

The innovative new first response program is in its pilot year.

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Portland Police needs to ensure language services are equitable and consistent

Independent Police Review took a closer look at interactions between police officers and community members who may need language services and recommended changes to the Portland Police Bureau to strengthen effective communication.

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Apply to Help Portland Rethink Police Accountability

Portland City Council is now accepting applications for Rethink Police Accountability, the group that will shape the police oversight committee approved by 82% of Portland voters.

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Portland City Council agrees to focus on safety, housing and economy as city faces historic challenges

Shared priorities will shape the Portland City Council’s budget and policy decisions during 2021.

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