Protest events in Portland have become hotbeds of violence. Protestors, often armed with makeshift weapons, have fought each other, assaulted community members, and hurled objects at police officers. Those bad acts by the few have drowned out the voices of the many who just want to peacefully speak their minds. Portland is not necessarily alone[…]
RETIREMENT SEMINAR Thursday, January 10, 2019 9 AM – 1 PM @ the PPA Office With the upcoming 27th Pay Periods, if you are planning to retire in 2019, please join us next week. We’ll have speakers from Personnel, VEBA, Fiscal, BHR, EAP, and more to help make your transition into retirement smooth. Lunch is[…]
Join Us for the Annual PPA Holiday Celebration & General Meeting THIS TUESDAY December 11, 2018 6 PM @ The PPA Office 1868 N. Lombard Street, Portland DINNER Kalua Turkey w/ Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Mango Sauce, and Caesar Salad GENERAL MEETING & RAFFLE PRIZES Must be present to win. Exception: If you’re on duty[…]
Your Keep Oregon Safe PAC Contribution = Oregon Tax Credit MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION ONLINE Dear current and retired PPA Members, As the leadership of the PPA we have witnessed extraordinary courage, determination, dedication, and compassion displayed by countless PPA members in the communities they serve. That hard work has inspired us to approach our service to[…]
Portland City Council 1221 SW Fourth Avenue Portland, OR 97204 RE: PS3 Program Mayor Wheeler and Commissioners: I watched yesterday’s City Council meeting regarding the Police Bureau PS3 program and am writing to correct the record on statements made about the Portland Police Association. Like any union, we work diligently to ensure that the wages,[…]
Contact: Daryl Turner, President Portland Police Association 503.255.9760 daryl@ppavigil.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2018 In Response to the Grand Jury Findings September 30, 2018 Officer Involved Shooting Portland, OR – On September 30th, two Portland Police officers faced the most dangerous of circumstances. An armed and dangerous active shooter, who had seconds earlier fired[…]
Portland has become one of the most politically violent cities in America. Lawlessness, aggression, and violence have replaced peaceful protests. In a harshly divided nation, we have become a stark example of what happens when fringe groups get exactly what they ask for with their grandstanding – attention. Our City continues to grapple with the[…]
The following members have been elected to serve the following Board positions: PPA Executive Board (2-Year Term) VP North: Ryan Reagan VP East: Scott Robertson VP Central: Jason Walters VP Traffic: Brian Hunzeker VP Sergeants: Kyle Nice VP Services: Chris Kulp RMT Board (3-Year Term) Retiree Position: Joe Schilling PPA Position: Ryan Reagan PPA Position: Erin[…]
Thank you for your service from the Portland Winterhawks! The Winterhawks are offering all Police and Law Enforcement Officers a group rate of tickets for the games listed below. To take advantage of the discount prices, use Promo Code: ORCOPS Saturday, October 27 @ 6 PM – VMC vs. Kamloops Blazers Saturday, November 10 @[…]
Get an early start on your holiday shopping! The Columbia store is stocked with our most popular products all brands that will get you ready for winter. Also, the Portland store has extended their store hours to meet your holiday shopping needs, the store is open from 9a – 9p every day during our invite[…]
Solving homelessness requires more than programs and political rhetoric; it requires vision where homelessness is seen as a humanitarian crisis that affects everyone in our communities. Our elected officials continue to invest tens of millions of dollars into programs, touting the tremendous progress the city has made helping people get back into housing. But, their[…]
JOIN US GENERAL MEETING AND BOARD NOMINATIONS Monday, September 10, 2018 6 PM @ the PPA Office 1868 N. Lombard Street, Portland OCTOBER ELECTIONS Nominations for the October Board Elections will be accepted at the PPA General Meeting on Monday, September 10, 2018. eBallot election runs October 5 – 18; results will be announced on[…]
Recently the City Attorney’s Office sent out a Bureau-wide email in response to potential litigation against the City arising from the ICE protest. While this sort of a “litigation hold” is common in civil cases, it serves as a good reminder to our members about maintaining a bright line between your work and personal electronic[…]
Like many Portlanders and Oregonians, I anticipated that last Saturday’s protest in Waterfront Park would become a more dangerous and volatile situation than it did. I’m thankful that our officers were there to maintain general public safety and, to the degree possible, provide a safe venue for those who truly sought to peacefully protest. Growing[…]
As police officers, our primary responsibility and duty is public safety; to ensure our city is a safe place to live, work, and raise a family. If someone calls for help and police are dispatched, we respond, without regard to who you are or where you are from. It makes no difference whether you are[…]
My last Weekly Update caused more of a stir than I intended and I’m glad for it. And, again, I am abundantly thankful for the overwhelming support we received from our membership, the citizens of Portland, and the business community. These are the voices of those who have grown tired of empty promises and failed[…]
Thank you to our members and the citizens of Portland for the overwhelming support and encouragement this past week as we voiced grave concerns about the policies surrounding livability in our city. We received thousands of positive comments, phone calls, emails, letters, and text messages thanking the PPA for shining a bold light on these[…]
Our City has become a cesspool. Livability that once made Portland a unique and vibrant city is now replaced with human feces in businesses doorways, in our parks, and on our streets. Aggressive panhandlers block the sidewalks, storefronts, and landmarks like Pioneer Square, discouraging people from enjoying our City. Garbage-filled RVs and vehicles are strewn throughout[…]
Since 1973, the PPA has partnered with Standard Insurance to provide Short Term Disability (STD) and Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance for our Members. Our current rates per member per month are $7.91 for STD and $5.00 for LTD. Over the years, we’ve negotiated to keep the cost down; the last rate change for LTD[…]
Today, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Janus v. AFSCME, a case based more on politics than principles and financed by a small group of powerful billionaires intent on weakening the bargaining power of all workers, abolishing our pensions, eliminating the minimum wage, and privatizing the public sector. I am confident that[…]