Central Precinct Annual Report Meeting

The Portland Police Bureau's 2025 Annual Report highlights work across public safety, crime reduction, accountability, community engagement, staffing, and organizational development.

The report provides a snapshot of major public safety trends, precinct-level crime reduction efforts, public order response, behavioral health work, investigations, services, staffing, and budget priorities.

Why the precinct meetings were canceled

Community engagement and transparency remain a strong commitment of the Portland Police Bureau. Traditionally, we have held meetings in each precinct to discuss the Annual Report.

However, despite actively promoting the meetings, attendance has remained very low. At one meeting last year, only three people attended. These meetings also require significant staff time and resources to plan and present.

Chief Day has directed the Bureau to continue looking for ways to improve community engagement while also being responsible with public resources.

Precinct commanders regularly attend neighborhood association meetings that are already well attended. East Precinct also offers weekly office hours where community members can discuss public safety directly with precinct leadership.

The Bureau will continue evaluating additional ways for community members to engage with Bureau leadership and may reconsider precinct meetings before mid-September.

In the meantime, community members are encouraged to read the Annual Report or watch the presentation.

Visible Presence, Crime Reduction, and Downtown Engagement

Central Precinct serves some of Portland's most diverse and dynamic neighborhoods, including Downtown, Old Town, the Pearl District, Northwest Portland, inner Southeast Portland, Sellwood, Multnomah Village, and the Southwest Hills. The precinct encompasses major employment centers, entertainment districts, transportation hubs, government facilities, social service providers, and many of the city's largest events.

Throughout 2025, Central Precinct's Neighborhood Response Team (NRT) and Bike Team conducted targeted missions focused on reducing crime, addressing fear of crime, and improving livability in downtown neighborhoods. These teams also served as primary operational support for deflection efforts, trespass management, and overdose response initiatives.

Central Precinct conducted 29 focused missions addressing retail theft, drug activity, livability concerns, and other community-identified issues. These efforts resulted in 136 arrests, 60 deflections, and 53 service offers. Officers recovered 12 stolen vehicles, two bicycles, and 67 stolen retail items. They also seized more than six pounds of fentanyl, 356 grams of methamphetamine, and more than $10,000 in cash connected to criminal activity.

Retail theft missions contributed to a 4.9% reduction in shoplifting within the precinct, while citywide shoplifting increased during the same period. These missions were largely supported through grant funding and were designed to maximize impact while minimizing overtime costs.

In addition to enforcement efforts, Central Precinct officers maintained a highly visible presence throughout the city's core, supporting major events, public gatherings, businesses, residents, and visitors. Officers regularly worked alongside community partners, service providers, and neighborhood stakeholders to address emerging concerns and improve quality of life throughout the precinct.

As Central Precinct moves into the future, leadership remains focused on balancing proactive enforcement, service coordination, and community engagement to support a safe, vibrant, and welcoming downtown Portland.