Police

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The mission of the Portland Police Bureau is to reduce crime and the fear of crime. We work with all community members to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property and promote individual responsibility and community commitment.
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Towing Instructions and Info

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Police Policies and Procedures

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Police 2021 Annual Report

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Contact

Mailing address

Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

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Chief's Office

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Police Divisions and Units

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DOJ Settlement

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Police Community Outreach

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Police Bureauwide Advisory Committee

News

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. 

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An officer hands out a steering wheel lock during a walking beat in North Precinct.

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. 

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New police officers taking the oath of office.

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.

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Commander Tina Jones standing under the St Johns Bridge.

Events

BHUAC Community Engagement Meeting

2022 3rd quarter BHUAC Community Engagement Meeting: learn more about the council members and their work.

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online
Bikes on Springwater Trail

Police Training Advisory Council Meeting

Special Agenda: Discussion of TAC meeting frequency

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Police Equity Advisory Council Meeting

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Public Meeting
Available Online

Police Bureauwide Advisory Committee Meeting

Topic: Portland Police BAC October Meeting

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Meeting
Available Online
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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