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Package Theft Prevention: How to Keep Your Deliveries Safe
Learn how to safeguard your deliveries and prevent package theft with practical strategies.
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Multi-Agency Holiday Retail Theft Mission Yields Positive Results
Portland Police, with multiple agencies, arrested 110+ individuals, recovered nine stolen vehicles, and over $10,000 in stolen goods during a three-day holiday retail theft mission. This ongoing effort aims to deter crimes and improve livability in Portland.
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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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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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