Another CRC Failure
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 (more…)
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In Memory of Those Who Sacrifice All to Protect and Serve Our Communities
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 (more…)
In Response to Mayor Wheeler’s Proposed Budget
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 (more…)
California Casualty Giveaway
California Casualty, the auto and home insurance program endorsed by public safety groups across America, is giving three lucky First Responders or Peace Officers a (more…)
In Response to Chief Outlaw’s Executive Team Announcement
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 (more…)
Evidence Not Rhetoric
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 (more…)
In Response to the City of Portland Auditor’s Reports of the Portland Police Bureau Gang Enforcement Team
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 (more…)
Damned if we do. Damned if we don’t.
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 (more…)
Active Shooter Training is Essential
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 (more…)
Arming Teachers Not the Solution
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 (more…)
An Assault on Common Sense
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 (more…)
Setting the Record Straight
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 (more…)
In Response to Mayor Wheeler’s Editorial
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 (more…)
Smoke and Mirrors
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 (more…)
Honoring Our Veterans
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, (more…)
Do the taxpayers want to take a $48 million loss on Wapato?
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 (more…)
Authorized Staffing Level of the Portland Police Bureau
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 (more…)
Authorized Staffing Proportionate To City Growth Makes Sense
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 (more…)
Praying for Las Vegas
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 (more…)
Wellness Exams
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 (more…)