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

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News

Public Safety Support Specialist Ride Along

The Public Safety Support Specialist (PS3) Program was created to enhance community engagement opportunities and reduce the number of armed police officers responding to lower priority calls for service. With PS3s taking over the low priority calls, officers are freed up to respond to 911 calls.

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A PS3 walking up to a recovered stolen vehicle.

15 Police Officers, 9 Professional Staff Join the Police Bureau

Mayor Ted Wheeler and Chief Chuck Lovell, along with other members of the City Council, welcomed 15 new police officers and 9 professional staff members to the Portland Police Bureau.

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Recovering Stolen Vehicles: Fewer Stops, Better Outcomes

The Portland Police Bureau is using evidence-based practice methodology to greatly increase the chances of stopping occupied stolen vehicles.

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Behavioral Health Unit: Ride along with a Behavioral Health Response Team

Ride along with Behavioral Health Response Team Officer Billy Kemmer and mental health clinician Sarah Scafani of the Portland Police Bureau's Behavioral Health Unit.

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Behavioral Health Response Team in a patrol car.
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Events

BHUAC Community Engagement Meeting

2023 1st quarter BHUAC Community Engagement Meeting: learn more about the members and their work.

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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Available Online
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Police Equity Advisory Council Meeting

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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Police Bureauwide Advisory Committee Meeting

Topic: Portland Police BAC April Meeting

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Police Training Advisory Council Meeting

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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