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Bob Day Sworn in as Chief of Police
On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Robert (Bob) Day was appointed the 51st Chief of the Portland Police Bureau at a special ceremony at City Hall.
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Street Racing: Hidden Dangers and Challenges
Focused street racing missions aim to deter illegal activities, but risks persist. A tragic crash underscores the need for collective action.
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PSA: Report Bias Incidents and Crimes
Lieutenant Nathan Sheppard shares his personal experience with bias and encourages victims to report incidents. Be part of the solution by calling the Oregon Department of Justice bias hotline at 1-844-924-BIAS (1-844-924-2427).
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PSA: Concerning Trend of Fentanyl Overdoses Involving Young Children
Three young children have recently overdosed on fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that can be deadly, even in small doses. It is often mistaken for candy by young children.
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Portland Police is Hiring
🚨PPB is #hiring🚨 Feeling the need to focus on a new life chapter? A six-figure law enforcement career with a $5,000 signing bonus in Oregon’s largest city is available. 🤩🌆
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How 9-1-1 Works: A Guide from the Portland Police Bureau
If you ever face an emergency and need to call 9-1-1, do you know what to expect? In this blog post, we will explain how the 9-1-1 system works and how we respond to your calls.
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Bad Batch: Fentanyl
The Portland Police Bureau responded to eight overdose deaths this Mother's Day weekend making it a really tragic one for the city of Portland.
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A Ride Through Central Precinct with Commander Dobson
Central Precinct's Commander Craig Dobson shares a bit about his precinct and the men and women who serve there.
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Public Safety Support Specialist Ride Along
The Public Safety Support Specialist (PS3) Program was created to enhance community engagement opportunities and reduce the number of armed police officers responding to lower priority calls for service. With PS3s taking over the low priority calls, officers are freed up to respond to 911 calls.
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15 Police Officers, 9 Professional Staff Join the Police Bureau
Mayor Ted Wheeler and Chief Chuck Lovell, along with other members of the City Council, welcomed 15 new police officers and 9 professional staff members to the Portland Police Bureau.
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Recovering Stolen Vehicles: Fewer Stops, Better Outcomes
The Portland Police Bureau is using evidence-based practice methodology to greatly increase the chances of stopping occupied stolen vehicles.
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Behavioral Health Unit: Ride along with a Behavioral Health Response Team
Ride along with Behavioral Health Response Team Officer Billy Kemmer and mental health clinician Sarah Scafani of the Portland Police Bureau's Behavioral Health Unit.
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Portland Police Debuts New Vehicle Design
For the first time since 2011, the Portland Police Bureau is debuting a new vehicle design for marked patrol units, including a different color scheme.
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The Portland Police Bureau is creating a new Racial Equity Plan
Are you interested in submitting your ideas toward the Bureau’s equity priorities for the next five years?
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New Assistant Chief Appointed, New Officers, PS3s and Professional Staff Hired
In a special ceremony today, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) appointed a new Assistant Chief and Commander, promoted a Captain, while also hiring officers, Public Safety Support Specialists and professional staff members.
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International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women
Today we recognize November 25th, the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women.
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Be Safe, Be Seen, Slow Down
Sgt. Ty Engstrom is out on the roads every day, and witnesses dangerous behavior by vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and scooter riders.
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PPB Releases Videos and Resources on Avoiding Common Fraud Schemes
The Portland Police Bureau is releasing a series of videos and social media posts with resources aimed at various frauds and phone scams that continue to widely circulate in our community.
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