Starting June 3, 2025, customers who use a credit or debit card to pay their sewer, stormwater, and water bill will pay a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this fee, customers can make an electronic payment directly from their bank account. Learn more.
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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.
In this episode of Talking Beat, Portland Police officers Trevor Tyler and David Hughes share how friendship shaped their careers, the support they found in each other, and why the Bureau encourages recruits to “bring a friend” for a rewarding, community-focused career.
The Portland Police Bureau hosted the annual Police Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday, May 20th. This year, a new name was added to the memorial wall. Patrolman Andrew Laugeson was added after it was found he died in the line of duty in 1917.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time dedicated to reducing stigma, promoting public understanding, and supporting individuals affected by mental health challenges. The Portland Police Bureau remains committed to these goals through ongoing training, engagement, and visible support.
