News
Displaying 1 - 20 of 24
International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women
Today we recognize November 25th, the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women.
Blog post
Be Safe, Be Seen, Slow Down
Sgt. Ty Engstrom is out on the roads every day, and witnesses dangerous behavior by vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and scooter riders.
Blog post
PPB Releases Videos and Resources on Avoiding Common Fraud Schemes
The Portland Police Bureau is releasing a series of videos and social media posts with resources aimed at various frauds and phone scams that continue to widely circulate in our community.
Blog post
Talking Beat - Community Active Shooter Preparedness
This episode of the Talking Beat contains sensitive information and frank discussions of potential and past violence. If this is something that may not be appropriate for you and your mental health, please check the show notes for more detailed descriptions before listening to this program.
Blog post
Portland Police Releases Video Debriefing of September Amber Alert Call
PPB's Strategic Communications Unit is releasing a new video about the efforts to find a missing child who was asleep in a vehicle when it was stolen in September.
Blog post
Portland Police Release Video To Recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month
To recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Portland Police Bureau is releasing a new video about the Bureau's Special Victims Unit and its partnership with Multnomah County and other local agencies. This partnership is called the Multnomah County Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team.
Blog post
PPB and PSU Announce Conclusion of Community-Based Crime Reduction Grant
A United States Department of Justice grant between the Portland Police Bureau and Portland State University has demonstrated through data that trust between police and the community improves when there is follow-up contact to victims of crimes and when police provide non-enforcement walking beats.
Updated News article
PCCEP Hosting Town Hall on PPB Response to 2020 Protests
On October 12, the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing will be hosting Independent Monitor, LLC for a virtual town hall to gather community input on PPB's response to the 2020 protests.
Public notice
Portland Police Bureau hires 20 Community Police Officers
The Portland Police Bureau hired 20 Community Police Officers today, representing the first measurable staffing increase in years.
News article
A ride through North Precinct with Commander Tina Jones.
North Precinct's Commander Tina Jones shares a bit about her precinct and the men and women who serve there.
Blog post
PSA: Back to School
It's the beginning of the school year and it's up to all of us to make sure that every kid gets home safely.
Blog post
PSA: Stolen Hyundai and Kia Vechicles
Over the past few weeks media outlets across the country are reporting on viral videos that show vulnerabilities in Kias and Hyundais making them easier to be stolen.
Blog post
PSA: Police Warning about "Skittles" Fentanyl
The Portland Police Bureau Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit wants you to be aware of new pills they are finding on the street. In addition to the light blue fentanyl-laced m30 pills we're used to finding we're now seeing pills of various colors mixed together in what is being called "Skittles".
Blog post
A ride through East Precinct with Commander Erica Hurley.
East Precinct's Commander Erica Hurley shares a bit about her precinct and the men and women who serve there.
Blog post
The Portland Police Bureau Hires 16 Police Officers
What an amazing day! PPB hired 16 officers, 1 PS3 and recognized 7 new professional staff. More hiring to come in the following months.
News article
BJA FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks applications for funding for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
Public notice
Impersonating a Police Officer Phone Scam
For the last few weeks members of our community have reported being called by a Lieutenant Nathan Sheppard of the Portland Police Bureau and being told that if they want to avoid being arrested on a warrant they need to send money to the Portland Police Bureau.
News article
PPB Street Racing Mission
A street-racing mission conducted overnight by the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) resulted in several arrests, towed vehicles, and the recovery of a firearm.
Updated News article
Talking Beat - Fentanyl in Portland
This episode of the Talking Beat features a discussion on fentanyl. Fentanyl is prevalent in Portland, crossing all demographic boundaries. It affects all races, all socioeconomic groups, and can be a deadly choice.
Blog post
Talking Beat - The Portland Police Bureau is hiring officers.
A conversation about recruitment and hiring with Chief Chuck Lovell and PPB's Recruitment Sergeant Trevor Tyler. We receive a lot of questions about our recruitment and hiring efforts and our plans to build the bureau back up in regard to staffing. We hope this provides some good information.
Blog post
See something we could improve on this page? Give website feedback.