First Universal Review and Public Comment Period

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The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) values the input of all community members. In an effort to enhance community involvement in the directive review and development process, the Bureau is seeking feedback on the directives listed below. During this time, individuals may submit comments or proposals regarding the content of the current active version(s) of the directive(s) for a period of fifteen calendar days. The open public comment period is labeled at the top of the directive for your reference. Please note that no revisions have been made to these directives while in their first universal review and public comment period. 

Community members and other stakeholders can submit comments through the "Provide Feedback" link included at the end of the directive. Comments should be limited to a substantive review of the directive content or proposals for additional related content. Comments should not include questions, as they will not be answered in this forum. After the close of this public review and comment period, all comments received are discussed during the Bureau’s internal review process for potential inclusion in a draft containing proposed changes to the current active directive. An updated draft reflecting changes to the current directive will be posted on the PPB's website at the start of the Second Universal Review and Public Comment Period

The Portland Police Bureau is currently in the process of reviewing the following directive(s).  At this time, we are accepting public comments on these policies in their first universal review and public comment period.


First Universal Review: Comment period ends Description of Change:

While the Bureau does not anticipate a major overhaul of this directive, the Bureau intends to change language limiting access based on the criminal history of people or premises seeking secondary employment contracts. The goal is to ensure that contracts are accessible and provide value to the community. 

First Universal Review: Comment period ends Description of Change:

The Bureau intends to revise this directive to reflect current Bureau resources, as well as best practices for crash investigations. 

First Universal Review: Comment period ends Description of Change:

The Bureau anticipates making substantial changes to this directive to ensure that SERT and CNT are providing the best services to other Bureau members and the community. 

First Universal Review: Comment period ends Description of Change:

We are reposting this directive for a first universal review. The last time this directive went through the entire review and revision process was in the fall of 2019.

First Universal Review: Comment period ends Description of Change:

The Bureau intends to revise the directive so simply rules regarding Secondary Employment to be more in line with the goals that secondary employment does not negatively impact the city or the employee's work performance. All changes will be made consistent with the City's collective bargaining obligations. 

First Universal Review: Comment period ends Description of Change:

This Directive was last reviewed 12/29/22 and is up for its 2-year review. The Bureau expects to make changes to align with Directive 870.25 Temporary Detention Areas in Police Facilities and to address some new accreditation standards.