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Martin Luther King Jr. Day closure

Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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The mission of the Portland Police Bureau is to reduce crime and the fear of crime. We work with all community members to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property and promote individual responsibility and community commitment.
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Portland Police Bureau
1111 SW 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97201

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News

Chief Day Appoints Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief; Promotes Others

In a promotions ceremony on January 16, 2025, Portland Police Chief Bob Day appointed Chris Gjovik as Deputy Chief, Craig Dobson as Assistant Chief of the Operations Branch and Captain Brian Hughes to Commander of Central Precinct. All three had been acting in these roles since June 2024.

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Unified Command Ready For Inauguration Day

The Portland Police Bureau and its partners held a news conference Wednesday to call for those wanting to exercise their First Amendment rights in relation to Inauguration Day to do so peacefully.

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2025 Crime Reduction Plan

The feeling of safety is a core value of any community. PPB understands that and is focused on this year’s Crime Reduction Plan. Please take some time to read about our efforts.

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Events

Police Training Advisory Council Meeting

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Public Meeting

BHUAC Community Engagement Meeting

2024 1st quarter BHUAC Community Engagement Meeting: learn more about the members and their work.

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Meeting
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Police Training Advisory Council Meeting

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Public Meeting

Police Training Advisory Council Meeting

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Public Meeting
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