FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2021 Contact: Sgt. Aaron Schmautz, PPA President president@ppavigil.org Angela Orr, Communications angela@ppavigil.org Introducing Portland Police Association’s New President PPA Members Elect PPB Sergeant Aaron Schmautz as PPA President PORTLAND, OR—The Portland Police Association (PPA) is pleased to announce that PPA members elected Portland Police Bureau (PPB) Sergeant Aaron Schmautz as[…]
PORTLAND, OR: When we make mistakes, we must hold ourselves to account. That is what the public expects of us. That is what we expect of ourselves. Over the last 24 hours, we learned that Portland Police Association (PPA) President Brian Hunzeker made a serious, isolated mistake related to the Police Bureau’s investigation into the[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 31, 2020 Contact: Brian Hunzeker, President brian@pavigil.org Angela Orr, Communications angela@ppavigil.org A Tribute to the Fallen Officers of 2020 We will never forget their sacrifice. PORTLAND, OR: The members of the Portland Police Association (PPA) and the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) Honor Guard believe it is a privilege and honor to[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Daryl Turner, President daryl@ppavigil.org Angela Orr, Communications angela@ppavigil.org PORTLAND, OR: Earlier today, a Multnomah County Grand Jury charged a retired Portland Police Bureau officer with crimes related to his actions as he drove a police vehicle through the mayhem of a night of burning, destruction, and looting in downtown Portland. It[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2020 Contact: Daryl Turner, President daryl@ppavigil.org Angela Orr, Communications angela@ppavigil.org protectportland.org Portland Police Association Launches “Protect Portland” Petition Petition urges Portland City Council to Stop defunding the Portland Police PORTLAND, OR: The Portland Police Association has launched the “Protect Portland” Petition to show support for Portland Police officers and urge[…]
Ted Wheeler Portland Mayor and Police Commissioner 1221 SW 4th Ave, Room 340 Portland, OR 97204 ted.wheeler@portlandoregon.gov Mike Schmidt Multnomah County District Attorney 1021 SW 4th Ave, Room 600 Portland, OR 97204 DA@mcda.us RE: Riots in East Portland Mayor Wheeler and District Attorney Schmidt: Over the last two nights, we have seen premeditated attempts by[…]
Contact: Daryl Turner, President Angela Orr, Communications Portland Police Association 503.225.9760 angela@ppavigilorg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We Will Stand Up for Portland A unanimous Portland Police Association Executive Board has no confidence in City Council. We have no confidence that City Council will stop the rioting and looting and protect the safety and livelihoods of all[…]
As riots continue, it is obvious to everyone that this is no longer about George Floyd, social justice, or police reform. This is about a group of individuals intent on causing injury, chaos, and destruction by rioting, looting, starting fires, throwing rocks, bottles, mortars, urine, and feces at peaceful protestors, as well as the police.[…]
Bargaining Session Canceled Due to COVID-19 and the shelter-in-place order, today’s bargaining session between the City and PPA was canceled. More information will be forthcoming as soon as possible. -Daryl Turner, PPA President
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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 to thank Chief Mike Marshman for his leadership over the past fourteen months during the most tumultuous times we’ve seen in the past quarter century. He took a ship in[…]
I am humbled and honored to be here today and I want to thank you all for coming out on this beautiful afternoon to be here also. Today is a day that we gather together to rise above. To rise above the anti-police rhetoric of the media that for the past several years has produced[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Daryl Turner 503.225.9760 Phone president@ppavigil.org PORTLAND, ORE – April 27, 2017 Rank-and-File Weigh In on the National Police Chief Search Mayor Wheeler has widely publicized his national search for a new Portland Police Chief. Mayor Wheeler is actively seeking input about what the community wants to see in a Police Chief.[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Daryl Turner, President Portland Police Association 503.225.9760 (October 9, 2016 – Portland, OR) – Yesterday, two of Palm Springs’ finest were senselessly gunned down in the line of duty. A third officer was seriously wounded. We grieve with their families, loved ones, friends, and fellow officers. And we will not forget the[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Daryl Turner, President Portland Police Association 503.225.9760 Our heartfelt sympathies on the loss of LA County’s Sergeant Steve Owen (October 6, 2016 – Portland, OR) – The perils of law enforcement are evident everyday. The men and women who wear the badge and serve the communities of America give much to keep[…]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Daryl Turner, President Portland Police Association 503.225.9760 Tentative Agreement for the Portland Police Association and the City of Portland (September 13, 2016 – Portland, OR) – The Portland Police Association & the City of Portland have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement. We now move to the ratification[…]