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This monthly newsletter provides updates on the City's new police Oversight System, so readers have the opportunity to stay informed and actively engaged in our efforts to center community concerns in police accountability.
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Community Listening Sessions for the OCPA Director
The City of Portland, in partnership with Motus Recruiting, invites you to share your voice as we begin the search for the first Director of the Office of Community-based Police Accountability (OCPA).
Building trust and accountability in policing requires meaningful engagement—especially with those most impacted. We're seeking input on the qualities, experiences, and values that matter most to the community. Your lived experiences and insights will guide this process and help shape how candidates are evaluated.
Join the City and Motus and help shape this leadership role!
We are holding community listening sessions on April 5, April 7, April 13, and April 15. We encourage you to attend any session that works for your schedule and to share this opportunity with others. We want to hear from as many voices in the community as possible. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible space for all.
Tuesday, April 7, 5:00–6:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 861 7214 2299
Passcode: 935747
Phone (audio only): 888-788-0099, then enter Meeting ID
Thursday, April 9, 5:00–6:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 814 7224 0196
Passcode: 191499
Phone (audio only): 888-788-0099, then enter Meeting ID
Monday, April 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 849 9092 8182
Passcode: 778541
Phone (audio only): Dial 888-788-0099 and enter Meeting ID
Wednesday, April 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 857 5825 7872
Passcode: 830645
Phone (audio only): 888-788-0099, then enter Meeting ID
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To arrange an in-person viewing of the meeting, contact Kristen Thorp kristen.thorp@portlandoregon.gov
Meet the members
The Board has 21 members with staggered terms, and we'll keep their profiles up to date on the website. Because they serve the community, we are also sharing their profiles in this newsletter. Over the next two newsletters, we'll continue to highlight members by term. These members are serving two-year appointments, but they may be reappointed for full three-year terms.
Kyle Ashby
Corinne Frechette
Schuyler Halsey
Gillian Herrera
Shelley Maddox
Jesse Neilson
Benedikt Springer
Community Conversation on the Portland Police Union Contract
The City of Portland and the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP) are hosting a community conversation about the future of Portland's police union contract Saturday, April 11, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Matt Dishman Community Center Auditorium, 77 NE Knott St. The conversation is intended to give community members an opportunity to share input as the City prepares for upcoming contract negotiations with the Portland Police Association (PPA).
PCCEP is also accepting applications for new members. The 13-member board volunteers to advise the Mayor and the Portland Police Bureau, independently assess the City of Portland's Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, and develops recommendations that shape PPB policies.
Oversight System Implementation Timeline
This timeline highlights the key milestones for launching the new Oversight System. As the CBPA works on determining their leadership and governance, they also voted to begin the recruitment for the OCPA Director.
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Our goal is to keep community members informed and engaged in the work of the Oversight System. Please let us know what questions you have about the new oversight system by emailing our program administrator, Kristen Thorp, at kristen.thorp@portlandoregon.gov. Thank you for being involved!