Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Police and safety

Keeping our communities safe and informed

Services and resources

Programs

News and notices

Councilor Zimmerman Proposes 20 New FTE PPB Patrol Officers and Restores Training Funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 14, 2026

Press release

National Youth Violence Prevention Week 2026 Recap

The Portland Office of Violence Prevention's National Youth Violence Prevention Week took place April 27-May 2, 2026.

News article

Party On, Portland! (POP) events to take place August 1-14

Interested in hosting a party in your neighborhood? Register by June 30. You can get a free permit to close off your street, receive a free noise variance, and much more.

News article

New report highlights Portland’s drop in gun violence, success of prevention, intervention, and enforcement efforts

The report by the Center for American Progress ranks Portland among the top cities in the nation for reducing gun violence.

News article

Upcoming events

Community Board for Police Accountability May 28, 2026, Hybrid Meeting and Executive Session

The Community Board for Police Accountability is the independent governing body in the City’s new Oversight System.

6:00 pm 8:00 pm
Public meeting

Dawson Park Resource Fair

9:00 am 12:00 pm
Community event
Dawson Park Resource Fair View full size image

Community Board for Police Accountability June 10, 2026, Hybrid Meeting

The Community Board for Police Accountability is the independent governing body in the City’s new Oversight System.

6:00 pm 8:30 pm
Public meeting
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