In 2012, the Department of Justice found the Portland Police Bureau engaged in a pattern and practice of using unconstitutional force against people in mental health crisis. That led to a Settlement Agreement under which PCCEP was created to ensure community voice is a part of lasting reforms in use of force, mental health response, and constitutional policing.
At our listening session, we’ll:
- Hear from community leaders involved in the origins of the DOJ Settlement
- Listen to community concerns, perspectives, and demands
- Center the conversation on constitutional policing, Fourth‑Amendment protections, and what justice and accountability look like in this moment.
Your voice is essential. Please join us for this important conversation.
*Virtual participation in this session will utilize a webinar format and be limited. We strongly encourage you to attend in person to share your input with PCCEP and the City.
Portland Police Bureau held a press conference about the in-custody death, releasing body-worn camera footage of the incident. You can view the video here: News Conference: Officers Involved in Kenton Neighborhood Death Identified, Video Released
You can also view the raw body worn camera footage here: June 27, 2025 In-Custody Death Body Worn Camera Footage
Accessibility
In accordance with City and State guidelines regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus and to do our part in our community health and wellness, PCCEP meetings will be held via Zoom. Questions? PCCEPinfo@portlandoregon.gov.
To help ensure equal access to our programs, services, and activities, the City of Portland will reasonably modify policies/procedures and provide auxiliary aids/services to persons with disabilities. If there are ways we can help you more fully participate in this process, please contact PCCEP staff support at PCCEPinfo@portlandoregon.gov. Use City TTY 503-823-6868, or use Oregon Relay Service: 711
Community Input
Community members may give input in two ways. Prior to the meeting, members may provide written public comment to PCCEP. Public comment related to the items under discussion at a specific meeting will be circulated to committee members if received by 8 AM, two days prior to the meeting, to allow committee members to read them in advance, and will also be part of the public record of the meeting.
Additionally, members may give public comment verbally during a meeting without needing to sign up. Opportunities for verbal public comment will occur whenever placed on the agenda towards the end of a meeting. To give verbal public comment, simply raise your hand using the Zoom function during the meeting when facilitators ask if there is any public comment.