Chief Bob Day
Chief Bob Day was sworn in as Chief of Police on October 11, 2023.
Bob Day retired as Deputy Chief of the Portland Police Bureau in 2019. Following his retirement, he launched Reluctant Change, a company that offers workshops, keynote speeches, and consulting services on how to use humility, curiosity, empathy, and hope as a vital pathway to managing change and leading effectively.
Bob has also worked as a consultant and contractor for various companies, including as the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Red Door Project, Lones Management Consulting and as a Project Manager for Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Office.
Bob’s law enforcement experience spans 29 years. After being appointed to the Portland Police Bureau on April 26, 1990, he held multiple ranks including officer, sergeant, lieutenant and captain. Bob served as the Central Precinct commander, as well as tactical incident commander and crowd control commander. He was appointed to Assistant Chief and later, Deputy Chief in May 2018. As a member of the chiefs executive team, he oversaw the majority of the day-to-day responsibilities of the Police Bureau, focusing mainly on operations and investigations.
During his years of service Bob developed a reputation as a skilled leader and innovative manager. He has been honored by multiple community groups and business organizations for his dedication to community policing values and concepts. Bob has championed equity issues and implicit bias training as critical components in contemporary policing He has led difficult but critical conversations regarding race and bias within his department, with other criminal justice leaders and community members.
Bob has a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management and Leadership from George Fox University. He also holds an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Clackamas Community College.
Assistant Chief Christopher Gjovik: Operations Branch
Chris Gjovik was appointed as Assistant Chief of the Operations Branch on January 18, 2024. Prior to that, he had served as the Commander of the Specialized Resources Division.
Chris was appointed to the Portland Police Bureau on February 17th 2000. After finishing his training, he was assigned to East Precinct and then later to the Transit Division. He also worked at Central Precinct as a Neighborhood Response Team officer.
In 2014, Chris was promoted to sergeant and assigned to East Precinct. He later worked in the Personnel Division and the Detective Division. In 2019, he was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the Internal Affairs Division where he also worked after being promoted to captain in 2021 . He then went on to the training division until his promotion to commander in 2022. As commander, he oversaw North Precinct and then the Specialized Resources Division.
Chris has numerous commendations and was honored with a Medal of Valor for his response during a violent shooting incident in 2015. In 2015, Chris earned an Achievement Medal for helping to create the Livability Improvement Program to compassionately assist illegal campers on finding housing and other areas of outreach.
Chris currently represents PPB on the Salvation Army’s Metro Region Board. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration of Justice from Portland State University and is a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum’s (PERF) Senior Management Institute for Police. He is also manager of the Bureau's Critical Incident Commander program.
Assistant Chief Chuck Lovell: Services Branch
Chuck Lovell was sworn in as Chief on June 11, 2020 and served until October 11, 2023, when he stepped down. He is now the Assistant Chief overseeing Community Engagement. Throughout his tenure at the Portland Police Bureau, he has demonstrated to be a collaborative, culturally competent and ethically driven servant leader. A transformational leader, he is known for his self-growth and mentoring. In 2019, Chuck served as the Acting Captain of the newly formed Community Services Division. There, he provided a focus and strategic direction to the Behavioral Health Unit, Service Coordination Team, Office of Community Engagement, and Homeless Community Liaison.
Prior to joining the Portland Police Bureau, Chuck was a member of the U.S. Air Force and served in many capacities. Chuck has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Park University and has received his Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership from the University of Charleston. He is a member of the Police Executive Research Forum, Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
Chief Lovell is a graduate of the FBI’s National Executive Institute (NEI) and PERF’s Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP). He is a member of the Board of Directors for Oregon Department of Public Safety and Standards (DPSST) and Lines for Life. Chuck has been honored with a Police Medal, Achievement Medal, three Unit Commendation Medals, an Air Force Commendation Medal and an Air Force Achievement Medal (with valor).
Assistant Chief Amanda McMillan: Investigations Branch
Amanda McMillan was appointed as Assistant Chief of the Investigations Branch on May 9, 2024. Prior to that, she had served as the Commander of the Professional Standards Division.
Amanda was appointed to the Portland Place Bureau on November 29th, 2001. She finished her training and was assigned to Northeast Precinct. In 2014, Amanda was promoted to sergeant and assigned to East Precinct and then the Professional Standards Division. In 2019, Amanda was promoted to Lieutenant and was assigned to the Youth Services Division, Drugs and Vice Division, the Detective Division and North Precinct.
Amanda was promoted to Captain in 2022 and assigned to the Internal Affairs Division and then the next year, she was promoted to Commander.
Amanda earned Unit Commendation Medals for her work with the Emergency Operations Center, Behavioral Health Unit, Employee Assistance Program’s Peer Support Team, and the Safety Team. She has also been a dedicated member of the Portland Police Honor Guard and guiding force with the Police Historical Society. Due to her efforts, she was awarded a Distinguished Service Medal.
Amanda earned a bachelor’s degree from Seattle University and a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. She is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, which is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers nominated by their agency heads because of demonstrated leadership qualities.