Portland Police Bureau

Adopted 1982.

The League of Women Voters of Portland believes the primary function of the Portland Police Bureau is the protection of life and property through the just and effective enforcement of the law, including crime prevention programs and strong visibility of the police.

Just and effective enforcement of the law demands good police/community relations.  We support the specialized education and training of police personnel in human relations, including the use of specialists from outside the Bureau.  The selection and assignment of police personnel should reflect the individual’s knowledge of and sensitivity to variations in community needs.

We support citizen involvement in the functioning of the Portland Police Bureau including, but not limited to, budget advisory committees, precinct advisory councils, and citizen advisory groups.