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Safe Blocks Monthly Report – August 2024

Monthly report of Portland's Safe Blocks Program.

News article

Safe Blocks Program

Rose City Self-Defense is looking for volunteer instructors

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2024.

News article

Rose City Self-Defense Volunteers

Celebrate back to school, Portland!

PBOT Safe Routes to School September Newsletter

Updated Newsletter

2023 Annual Report

Report

A black and white photo of downtown Portland, Oregon with the Marquam bridge in the foreground and a historic submarine docked in the Willamette River at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

Talking Beat - PPB Wellness Program

The PPB Wellness Program is an initiative designed to support the overall health and well-being of its officers. Recognizing the unique stresses and challenges that come with a career in law enforcement, the program addresses not only physical fitness but also mental, emotional, and social wellness.

Blog post

Officers in a yoga class.

Upcoming Events

Community Peace Collaborative

Join us as the City of Portland's Office of Violence Prevention restarts the monthly Community Peace Collaborative (CPC)!

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Community Event
OVP Graphic

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims 2024

Each year, the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims honors those who have been killed and injured on roads around the globe—1.35 million people each year worldwide. This year, World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is Sunday, November 17.

Community Event
A floral memorial for a fatal traffic victim in the medium of a two-way street in front of a crosswalk.

Bureaus and Offices

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