Community Conversation on the Portland Police Union Contract

This event was co-hosted by the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP) and the Bureau of Human Resources (BHR). PCCEP is a group of 13 community members who serve independently from the Portland Police Bureau and are dedicated to strengthening community oversight and engagement.

The Portland Police Association (PPA) contract is the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Portland and the police union. It outlines key areas such as officer discipline, accountability processes, working conditions, and aspects of oversight. As the City prepares for upcoming negotiations, this conversation is an opportunity for community members to share input on what they would like to see reflected in that contract.

The event included:

• A brief overview from the City Attorney's Office on how the bargaining process works and key considerations
• Facilitated roundtable discussions where participants can engage in topics they are most interested in
• Opportunities for attendees to share input that will be documented and carried forward to help inform the process

Discussion topics included areas such as oversight and accountability, transparency, hiring and training practices, discipline, and mental health and wellness, based on themes identified in previous community conversations.

PCCEP was committed to making sure your input is meaningful in this process, and the conversation was led by an independent facilitator who is not part of the City.

Accessibility

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