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The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) recognizes the need for transparency in review and development of its directives. Prior to the enactment of an updated or new directive, the Bureau will publish a portfolio containing a detailed summary of the Bureau’s directive review and development process for the directive(s), a copy of the directive(s) pending enactment, and all of the public comments collected during the universal review and public comment periods. The portfolio will be posted for thirty calendar days and will be available to members of the public in a read-only format. The directive(s) will become effective at the conclusion of the thirty days. We thank you for your feedback. We encourage you to submit any additional comments or suggestions to further improve these directives during the next review periods.
PPB is no longer accepting comments on the policies listed below as they are pending enactment.
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Description of change:
The revised directive introduces an "Open Engagement" process to manage and review continuous feedback on all active Bureau directives; eliminates the "First Universal Review" process and creates a longer "Public Comment Period" for all new Bureau directives and proposed changes to Bureau directives, lasting 60 days; and more clearly outlines Policy Development Team roles and responsibilities.
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Description of change:
Revised directive aims to clarify existing content, increase guidance on constitutional standards and community caretaking, update language for consistency with City code, contracts, and current practices, and offer more detailed guidance for Formal Holds and tow request procedures.
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Description of change:
The revised directive incorporates new requirements established under state law, includes definitions to key terms and descriptions of the device capabilities, imposes restrictions on ALPR data sharing and retention, and establishes clear rules for the authorized use of ALPR data and the ALPR system.
Note: This directive goes into effect immediately (4/2/2026), instead of the standard 30-day timeframe, due to recent changes to related state law.