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…)
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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…)
On Meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Yesterday, the leadership of the Portland Police Association, along with dozens of other law enforcement leaders including Police Chiefs and Sheriffs from all over Oregon, (more…)
We All Deserve Better
With unwavering resolve, the Portland Police Association pressed for having the staffing and resources to keep our communities safe and in November 2016, our collective (more…)
Introducing the United Coalition of Public Safety
Nearly a year ago, several law enforcement union leaders met in Portland to discuss their shared vision and how to put a long-talked about idea (more…)
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Cookout & Grill Food, Drinks, Desserts, Prize Drawings! Saturday, August 26 11 AM – 2 PM @ Extreme Products North Parking Lot 12310 SE Hwy (more…)
Thank You
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Daryl Turner 503.225.9760 Phone president@ppavigil.org Portland, ORE – August 7, 2017 – THANK YOU As president of the Portland Police Association, I’d like (more…)
Equal Rights for All
In 1967, the Supreme Court of the United States wrote that, “policemen, like teachers and lawyers, are not relegated to a watered-down version of constitutional (more…)
This is NOT JUNK MAIL!
Effective July 1, 2017, PPA members on MODA have a new pharmacy provider: Express Scripts, also known as ESI. Over the past few months, the (more…)
System Failure
Across our country, police officers routinely serve as first responders to mental health crises. Every day, officers successfully resolve those matters through verbal de-escalation techniques (more…)
Protests and Politics
Over the last year we have seen a significant shift in the exercise of free speech protests nationwide and, especially, in the City of Portland. (more…)
PPA Participates In The Portland Trans Pride March
Last Sunday, I joined several Portland Police Bureau members for the Portland Trans Pride March in the Northwest blocks of downtown Portland. The days prior (more…)
Estate Planning Appointments for June 22, 2017
THE LOTTERY IS NOW CLOSED. We received 170 unique entries. Names were randomly numbered (by computer) and appointments scheduled. Our next Estate Planning Day will (more…)
Memorial Day
While many see Memorial Day as an extended weekend we need to also acknowledge that this day serves as a day of remembrance for those (more…)
One Step Forward; Two Steps Back
Yesterday, the Mayor posted the job announcement for police chief candidates, which led with a statement about the “history of legally sanctioned systemic racism with (more…)