Dear Portlanders,
The Police Accountability Commission was a group of twenty community members that developed and proposed a new accountability system for Portland police, including a new oversight board and a new investigatory and disciplinary system, to the City Council in September 2023. This email is a new update on City follow-up related to the PAC's work.
The Mayor's Office's full announcement is at Public Meeting To Be Held December 4, 2023.
Public Meeting on Proposed Code Package Establishing Community-Led Police Accountability System
On November 15, City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to engage with the Department of Justice and ultimately the Court regarding a proposed code package, which would establish a new community-led police accountability system. This proposed code package is based on a 2020 voter-approved amendment to the City Charter and the recommendations of the Police Accountability Commission.
The City Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with Council staff, will host a public meeting to discuss the proposed code with the former members of the Police Accountability Commission, as well as any member of the public who would like to provide input.
- Public Meeting on Proposed Code Package Establishing Community-Led Police Accountability System
Monday, December 4, 5:30-8 PM
This hybrid meeting is scheduled on December 4, 2023, from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Room 108 of the Portland Building (420 SW Main Street, Portland, OR 97204). To attend virtually, please register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Additional information about this event may be shared at the Mayor's Office website.
Additional information may also be shared at the PAC website as it is confirmed.