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Independent Police Review Releases External Review of Eight Police Officer-Involved Shootings and Critical Incidents

Outside experts hired by the City of Portland's Independent Police Review (IPR) have reviewed eight completed deadly force investigations involving Portland Police Bureau officers.

Updated Report

The official seal of the City of Portland, Oregon appears next to the office's name: Independent Police Review. The background is a photograph of Portland looking at the Hawthorne bridge from the east side of the Willamette river.

Gang Enforcement Audits Update: Police Bureau has improved patrol activities, but still needs a policy for using gang information

Since our 2018 audits on the Police Bureau's Gang Enforcement Team, the Police Bureau has formed new units. This follow-up on our 2018 recommendations found the Bureau has improved patrol activities, but still needs a policy for using gang information.

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