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Learn more about the OCPA Director recruitment process.
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Recruitment Timeline
August 27 - 28, 2026
CBPA panel conduct second round of interviews.
August 19 - 21, 2026
CBPA panel conduct first round of interviews.
August 12, 2026
CBPA met in executive session to make choices on applicants to invite to interviews. During the CBPA, the Board approved an updated interview schedule, closed the recruitment, and added an additional executive session and public meeting to the September schedule.
August 5, 2026
CBPA met in executive session to review applicants.
July 23, 2026
CBPA met in executive session to review applicants.
July 14, 2026
Nominating Committee met to determine which candidates to recommend for CBPA review.
July 9, 2026
Nominating Committee met to review the OCPA Director recruitment process.
June 25, 2026
CBPA met in executive session to review applicants. The Board agreed to adjust the recruitment process and timeline to provide the Nominating Committee with additional time to determine which candidates to recommend.
The CBPA also voted to hold an executive session on July 23 to discuss which applicants will move forward to the interview stage, once they receive recommendations from the Nominating Committee.
June 23, 2026
Nominating Committee met to discuss the applicants with Motus recruiting. The committee determined that additional meetings were needed to address questions and allow for more robust discussions. They also decided that future meetings would be held in the evenings to improve accessibility.
June 10, 2026
CBPA met in executive session with Motus Recruiting for a calibration meeting.
June 9, 2026
The Nominating Committee met with Motus Recruiting for a calibration meeting.
Purpose of calibration meetings:
- Mid-point meetings provide updates on the recruitment process, gather feedback, and ensure continued alignment with search priorities.
- Motus will share 2–3 anonymized candidate profiles representing the range of backgrounds, leadership styles, experiences, and qualifications in the emerging market to support discussion around candidate profiles.
- Meetings will be designed to ensure evaluators have the opportunity to collaboratively discuss reactions, priorities, and desired leadership attributes.
- Motus will gather feedback, perspectives, and alignment around candidate themes, competencies, and organizational fit. The discussion is not to make decisions, formally advance candidates, or eliminate candidates from consideration.
- The intended outcome is shared alignment regarding candidate profile preferences, key competencies, and organizational leadership priorities.
May 14, 2026
Recruitment is open and applications are being accepted.
The OCPA Director application will remain open until the position is filled. Motus Recruiting will complete initial screenings, present candidates to the Nominating Committee for review before advancing them to the full Board, and provide regular updates to the CBPA throughout the recruitment process.
May 13, 2026
Motus Recruitment presents recruitment timeline and process to CBPA. CBPA unanimously votes to begin recruitment.
March 30 - April 15, 2026
Listening sessions and stakeholder engagement across six primary audience groups to ensure broad representation and input from individuals and groups connected to the future success of the Office of Community-Based Police Accountability.
The audience groups included:
- Community Partners, Stakeholders & Associations
- City Leadership
- Coalition & Advisory Partners
- General Public
- Portland Police Bureau (PPB)
March 24, 26, and 31, 2026
CBPA members have Kickoff meeting with Motus Recruiting
February 25, 2026
CBPA vote to hire Motus Recruiting to lead the search for the Executive Director.
Oversight System Implementation Timeline
This timeline highlights the key milestones for launching the new Police Accountability Oversight System.
About the Office of Community-Based Police Accountability (OCPA)
OCPA is a newly established, independent oversight body created following voter-approved changes to the Portland City Charter and Code. This office represents a significant evolution in how the City ensures accountability, transparency, and community-centered oversight of the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).
OCPA operates independently to conduct investigations of sworn employees and supervisors thereof within the Portland Police Bureau, ensure fair and impartial review processes, and elevate community voice in accountability systems. The office works in partnership with the Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA), a volunteer governing body composed of community members, which holds decision-making authority regarding findings and discipline.
This is a rare opportunity to build and lead a new public institution at the intersection of public service, justice, and community trust.
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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!