Tag: Oregon agencies

Technology

Oregon Bill Would Allow Police Agencies to Use Drone as First Responder

Currently, police can only use drones without a judge’s permission under “exigent circumstances,” such as when someone is in immediate harm or suspects are fleeing.

April 8, 2025

Patrol

Portland Police Find Meth and Fentanyl in Bag Labeled “Definitely Not Drugs”

Also found in the suspected stolen vehicle was a loaded revolver, scales, and cash, Portland Police report on X.

October 11, 2024

Patrol

Portland Police Overwhelmed by Street Takeovers

So far in 2024, 19 people have been charged in Multnomah County with misdemeanors under a Portland ordinance banning unlawful street takeovers, compared to nine people charged under the law in all of 2023.

July 16, 2024

Vehicle Ops

Group Burns Portland Police Vehicles Over Pro-Palestinian Protests

The group posted their claims on social media, saying they cut through a fence at the training facility and set 10 fires, which spread to 15 police cars.

May 9, 2024

Procedures & Policies

Portland Loosens Restrictions on Vehicle Pursuits

“We have seen a significant propensity for criminal suspects to elude traffic stops, often driving extremely dangerously despite no officers chasing them,” the Bureau said in a statement.

December 21, 2023

Patrol

Oregon Governor Plans to Save Portland with More Police, Less Drugs

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler in August asked Kotek to send nearly 100 state troopers to downtown Portland, to assist a city police force that says it is stretched too thin.

December 12, 2023

Technology

Portland Police to Get Body Cameras

The policy requires officers to turn their cameras on whenever they’re dispatched to a call. The cameras also automatically begin recording whenever officers draw their weapons or activate their vehicle’s emergency lights.

November 30, 2023

Special Units

Oregon Deputies Help Rescue Injured Mountain Climber

“Mountain rescue is a technical endeavor that requires numerous skilled rescuers, experienced sheriff’s deputies, coordinated leadership, and dedication... Mt. Hood is not a beginner mountain — especially in winter conditions," PMR said.

November 28, 2023

Command

Portland Police Chief Stepping Down After 3 Years

Mayor Ted Wheeler announced a selection has also been made for Interim Chief with former Deputy Chief Robert Day stepping in.

September 21, 2023

Command

Portland Chief Tells Officer to Stop Saying DA Won’t Prosecute Crimes

“What is completely unacceptable is telling a community member that you will not take police action because the District Attorney refuses to prosecute cases,” the chief said. “This undermines our relationship with criminal justice partners..."

August 8, 2023

Patrol

OR Deputy Shot, Critically Wounded During Eviction

Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at apartments in Tualatin to serve a civil eviction notice around 9:30 a.m. Around 10:20 a.m. according to deputies.

July 27, 2023

Training

OR Agency Proposes Accelerated Training Schedule for New Officers

The agency proposed a $6.4 million plan to add night classes and grow academies from the traditional 40-person class to 60 people. It would mean hundreds more new officers trained over the next two years.

June 7, 2023