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Portland Police Motor Unit with badge and rose
Great work by Traffic officers this morning! Just after midnight, officers on SB I-205 saw an Audi speeding at 125 mph. When they tried to stop it, the driver accelerated to 135 mph.The driver had a 0.13% BAC and had smoked marijuana. He was arrested for Reckless Driving & DUII and booked into jail.
10.11.2025 19:51 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 3 📌 0Since 1923, Sunshine Division and the Portland Police Bureau have teamed up to provide emergency food and clothing to neighbors in need with 24/7 access through police precincts, home-delivery, and expanded pantry services.
Now we need your help more than ever. Please consider donating.
Food insecurity is rising in Portland. With uncertainty around federal food benefits, thousands of families may face hunger this month.
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Happy Halloween. When riding or driving... or flying, please watch out for trick-or-treaters.
When riding or driving... or flying, please watch out for trick-or-treaters.
31.10.2025 18:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Dialogue Liaison Officers: Building bridges in the heart of Portland.
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Talking Beat Podcast - Dialogue Policing in Portland
We discuss the elements of crowd psychology and why dialogue policing can lead to reducing violence and increasing effectiveness of policing during public order events.
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Portlanders are getting calls from people pretending to be Portland Police saying they missed court. It’s a scam!
❌ Hang up
❌ Don’t download any software
❌ Don’t pay any fines over the phone
PPB will never call you about missed court or demand payment for anything.
Drugs, money and a firearm.
This operation, resulting in two arrests, demonstrates the ongoing commitment to disrupting the trafficking of illegal substances and enhancing public safety. Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, no further information will be released.
15.10.2025 19:53 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Bags of drugs and a dog.
This week, in coordination with federal partners, PPB’s Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit seized approximately 52 pounds of methamphetamine, $92,800 in cash, and one firearm.
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Graphic of a woman using a white cane in a crosswalk.
It’s National White Cane Awareness Day. Please be aware of pedestrians using white canes, service dogs, or other mobility aids at intersections. Let’s help make our streets safe for everyone! Learn more about White Cane Laws in Oregon. portland.gov/police/news/...
15.10.2025 16:06 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Chief Day talks with reporters about his meetings with the DHS Secretary.
08.10.2025 01:34 — 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 2Roads in the south waterfront continue to be impacted this evening and tonight. Restaurants and businesses are still open! Residents and those needing access are encouraged to talk with a police officer on scene. We appreciate everyone's patience.
07.10.2025 23:22 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1Traffic #Alert: Roads may be impacted in and around the Portland area due to a dignitary visit. Roads especially in the south waterfront area could be temporarily closed. Please plan alternate routes.
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Video: Chief Bob Day Addresses Media on South Waterfront Protests and Public Safety
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Portland Police Chief Bob Day joins Ana Cabrera to share his reaction to President Trump’s comments on his city.
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Chief Day joined CNN to discuss the situation in the South Waterfront. You can watch parts of the interview here.
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Join us for the BHUAC Quarter Three Community Meeting on Oct. 9, 2025 | 6–7 PM (virtual).
Learn about the work of the Behavioral Health Unit Advisory Committee & share your feedback. All are welcome!
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#Portland #CommunityEngagement #BHUAC
Traffic #Alert: From 1p-4p, PPB is conducting annual motorcade training. You may notice an increased presence of police vehicles during this time, disruption to traffic will be limited. This routine, pre-planned training happens each year, and there is no cause for concern.
01.10.2025 18:44 — 👍 3 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 1
Chief Day addressed misconceptions surrounding recent news, stressing that the situation involves one city block out of Portland’s 145 square miles. He noted that short video clips, sometimes from months or even years ago, don’t reflect what is actually happening today.
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Chief Day: “I have tremendous confidence in PPB’s ability to provide safety and security for all Portlanders. We’re in good shape, and I don’t see a need for the National Guard at this time.”
#PortlandPolice #CommunitySafety
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PPB just swore in 22 new officers—our largest hiring in 25+ years. Chief Bob Day: “We are finding exceptional individuals to serve Portland.” Learn more: joinportlandpolice.com
26.09.2025 01:00 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 03. Lap belt high on thighs, not the belly
4. Stays seated correctly the whole ride
5. Don’t rush out of the booster—seat belts only protect if they fit properly.
The Portland Police Bureau collaborated with Doernbecher Children's Hospital to create this simple 5-step checklist to make sure your child fits correctly within a seat belt:
1. Sit all the way back, knees bend naturally, feet on the floor
2. Shoulder belt across shoulders & chest
Maintenance Impacts Access to Central Precinct: Justice Center (1111 SW 2nd Ave) will be under maintenance Sept 17–19. For PPB business or the Central Precinct desk, use the 3rd Ave Multnomah County Courthouse entrance. A PPB clerk will assist in the lobby. Follow posted signs.
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Impact of Derelict RVs. Frequent Calls and Complaints.
Aging RVs, travel trailers and lived-in vehicles parked in public spaces pose serious health and safety risks to occupants and present a host of problems for the broader community, too.
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A variety of images of female police officers and the words "Portland Police Bureau celebrates National Police Woman Day"
We’re proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible women of the Portland Police Bureau who serve with strength, integrity, and dedication every day.
12.09.2025 20:49 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
PPB is releasing two videos to remind Portlanders that PPB does not engage in immigration enforcement, and to provide clarity regarding how to distinguish Portland Police officers and vehicles from other city, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
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Firefighters raising the US flag. We Remember. The Portland Police Bureau stands together with our first responder partners in New York (Police, Fire and EMT) whose members made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. We will never forget.
The Portland Police Bureau stands together with our first responder partners whose members made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. #NeverForget
11.09.2025 14:22 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Police vs Fire Memorial Soccer Match
Date: Friday, September 12th
Location: Providence Park
Gates Open: 6:00 PM
Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Admission: FREE with a donation of a can of food or a toy
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