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“I’m encouraged to see the conversation shift towards public safety and a renewed commitment to invest in staffing the Portland Police Bureau. It’s a good start and a step in the right direction in remedying the critical staffing shortage. As I settle into my new role as Portland Police Association president, the PPA will continue[…]

Our officers continue to be committed to the priority of constitutional policing and public safety. The USDOJ’s recent report reveals opportunities to fix two core structural problems in the Police Bureau. First, we need sufficient staffing to meet the community’s public safety needs. The unprecedented challenges faced by the Police Bureau with the simultaneous emergence[…]

This year communities have suffered more than anyone could have predicted and the police officers in this city have endured more than they signed up for when they took the oath to protect and serve. Officers are tasked with bringing order to chaotic, unpredictable, and dangerous situations. In doing their job, they have been subject[…]

Tomorrow, City Council will take up a vote on the Portland Police Bureau budget. Some will describe it as redirecting money away from police to other city services. But let’s speak the truth. This is a vote to lay off police. Some have said that the $18 million budget cut won’t result in layoffs. “This[…]

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your next Portland Police Association President. Having worked for the Portland Police Bureau for the last 20 years, I have seen firsthand the strong work ethic, dedication to serve, and compassion within all of you who wear the PPB badge and answer our 911 calls. I am[…]

We’ve already been defunded by $15 million. Another $12 million has been lost to COVID cuts. That’s $27 million gone. What do we have to show for it? Our Gun Violence Reduction Team? Gone, with gun crimes and homicides now through the roof, and huge, disproportionate impacts on communities of color. School Resource Officers? Gone,[…]

Mayor Wheeler and Chief Lovell: As our Police Commissioner and Police Chief, stand up and publicly support Police Bureau members who voluntarily serve on the Rapid Response Team (RRT). On almost a nightly basis for the past five months, members of RRT have been on the front lines of keeping our city safe as many[…]

City Council Members: We find ourselves at a crossroads where the public demands thoughtful public policy that will improve policing practices, accountability, and public safety. Further defunding of the Portland Police Bureau during the Fall BMP will not meet those community demands. As you are well aware, City Council defunded PPB by approximately $15 million[…]

It is urgent that all our members observe and follow the state-mandated guidelines and the City of Portland and PPB COVID-19 protocols which requires you to wear a mask at all times when inside police facilities in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. This is especially important now that the flu season is[…]

PCAP’s Finest Telecommunicator of the Year It gives me great pleasure to announce that Jeannette Hopson, Senior Dispatcher at the Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC), has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Telecommunicator of the Year Award.  NICE’s PSAPs’ Finest Awards are given annually to recognize the dedicated individuals and team stand-outs in public safety[…]