Time and time again, the City of Portland and its various committees such as the Citizen Review Committee (CRC) have failed to communicate with the PPA about changes to significant working conditions such as discipline that directly impact the PPA’s members. The CRC’s proposal to change its standard of review of discipline cases involving PPA[…]
Peace Officers Memorial Day Speech by Daryl Turner, PPA President I stand before you today humbled and honored to speak on behalf of the rank and file members of the Portland Police Association as we pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of the communities they serve. We pay tribute to[…]
Contact: Daryl Turner, President Portland Police Association 503.225.9760 daryl@ppavigil.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR, April 30, 2018 – Today, Mayor Wheeler announced his proposed 2018-2019 budget that increases the Portland Police Bureau’s (PPB) authorized sworn staffing level from 946 to 1,004. “This is a first step towards addressing the systemic inadequate staffing issue in the Bureau,”[…]
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Contact: Daryl Turner, President Portland Police Association 503.225.9760 daryl@ppavigil.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Portland, OR, April 16, 2018 – Today, Chief Outlaw announced the new executive team for the Portland Police Bureau naming Captain Bob Day as the new Deputy Chief; Acting Captain Ryan Lee as the Assistant Chief of Operations; and Acting Commander of North[…]
Last Saturday night’s officer involved shooting at a South East Portland homeless shelter is another example of the extremely dangerous environment that Portland Police Officers face when protecting the lives of community members. Any time a citizen calls for help, police officers can be confronted by dangerous armed subjects as was the case in Saturday[…]
As I waded through the lengthy City Auditor’s reports on the Gang Enforcement Team (GET) of the Portland Police Bureau, I was amazed at how narrow the Auditor’s field of vision is on the issue of gang and gun violence in our vulnerable communities. These reports are another example of an elected official, a bureaucrat,[…]
Portland police officers rely on Bureau policies and training when taking police action. Many of these policies are mandated by the United States Department of Justice, with the aim of reducing police use of force in Portland. Unfortunately, these policies are jeopardizing public safety by confusing officers and putting them in untenable situations. Our officers[…]
Like many of us, I continue to reflect on the tragedy that took place in Florida where 17 young lives were brutally taken. I think about their families. I think about the students and teachers who were harmed, both physically and emotionally, from the horrors hey faced in what should be a sanctuary—a school. I[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arming Teachers Not the Solution Active Shooter Situation Very Difficult, Even for Most Experienced PPA & ORCOPS Backs Ban on Gun-Modification Equipment Calls for Tougher Sentencing Guidelines Portland, OR: Arming teachers and other school employees is not a solution to mass shootings in America’s schools. Daryl Turner, president of the Portland Police[…]
As we are continuously crippled by catastrophic staffing shortages at both the patrol and investigative levels, Portland Police officers, sergeants, and investigators are responding to increasing crime rates, record calls for service, and rapidly evolving livability issues at an unprecedented rate. While City Hall balks at the idea of increasing the overall authorized staffing levels[…]
As 2017 wrapped up, Portland Mayor and Police Commissioner Ted Wheeler reflected on his first year in office applauding the progress made by City Council on the issues of homelessness, livability, and public safety concerns. While he credited City Council and other Bureaus for contributing to the success of his administration, the Portland Police Bureau[…]
According to Mayor Wheeler’s December 10, 2017 editorial in the Oregonian, Portland is a utopia with a handful of “big-city problems.” Unfortunately, this is not the Portland in which most of us live, work, and recreate every day. The blatant disconnect between Mayor Wheeler and our citizens, business owners, and those who serve the community is greater[…]
At the annual fall “budget monitoring process,” Portland’s City Council declined to fund 85 Portland Police Bureau (PPB) positions – positions strongly advocated for by the Portland Police Association (PPA) and requested by the PPB and Portland community members, business owners, and residents. Instead, City Council authorized funding for 10 over hires from the previous[…]
November 11th is Veterans Day when we pay our respects to those who have served and are currently serving in our military forces. Join us, the men and women of the Portland Police Association, in honoring America’s military veterans. I am especially proud to acknowledge the many PPA members that have served and that are[…]
Our Tax Dollars NOT at Work As the cold weather sets in, it is incumbent on our politicians and city leaders to acknowledge that our public policy is failing and the homeless population in our community is paying the highest price. The rank and file officers of the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) see the basic[…]
MEMORANDUM Over the last twenty years, the City of Portland population has grown by over 20%. The Portland metropolitan area is now the 14th fastest-growing metro area in the United States. While the City has been steadily growing, the authorized staffing level for the Portland Police Bureau has seen a 9% decrease. The face of[…]
Over the last twenty years, the City of Portland has grown by over 20% and greater Portland is the 14th fastest-growing metro area in the United States. The face of our City has changed dramatically and the needs of our communities have evolved, yet our public safety infrastructure is stagnant. The authorized staffing level for the Portland Police[…]
Our prayers go out to the families, loved ones, and friends of those who lost their lives in the tragic event last night in Las Vegas. As we grieve, we pray for the full recovery of all those injured. We acknowledge the heroic acts of law enforcement and other first responders during the chaos that[…]
UPDATE: 09.22.2017 KAISER MEDICAL PLAN PARTICIPANTS We just learned that Kaiser medical plan participants MUST complete a HIPAA Authorization Form by 12/31/17 so the City can confirm your participation in the preventive wellness exam program. If you’re on Kaiser medical and you fail to complete this form by 12/31/17, your medical premiums will INCREASE! Here’s what you need to do BY 12/31/17:[…]