The mission of the Portland Police Bureau is to reduce crime and the fear of crime. We work with all community members to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property and promote individual responsibility and community commitment.

In 1970, the Portland City Council established the police bureau, originally called the Portland Metropolitan Police Force. On April 1, 1908, the bureau became the first in the United States to hire a female police officer, Lola Baldwin, who became the Superintendent of its newly established Women's Protective Division [5]

For legal and safety reasons only certain crimes can be reported through the Police Bureau's online system. Please answer seven screening questions to determine whether your incident can be reported online.

The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services.

Press Releases from the Portland Police Bureau in Portland, Oregon. (97201) @portlandpolice

15 hours ago · Portland police relies heavily on federal grants for crime prevention work, including programs targeting human trafficking, vehicle theft, and retail theft. “It has been a confusing 48 hours for ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Join us as the Portland Office of Violence Prevention's monthly Community Peace Collaborative (CPC) meeting.

Call 911 for Emergencies / 503-823-3333 for Non-Emergencies The mission of the Portland Police Bureau is to reduce crime and the fear of crime by working with all citizens to preserve life ...

Feb 15, 2024 · Mayor Ted Wheeler and Chief Bob Day, along with other members of the City Council, welcomed 19 new police officers and 5 professional staff members (including two Public Safety Support Specialists) to the Portland Police Bureau today.

Jan 10, 2025 · The Portland Police Bureau has unveiled its Crime Reduction Plan for this year, which will involve more missions — and potentially a lower call volume for patrol officers.