Portland Police
@portlandpolice.bsky.social
Sworn to Protect. Dedicated to Serve. Portland, Oregon. NOT MONITORED 24/7. Call or Text 911 for Emergencies (in progress) or 503-823-3333 for Non-Emergencies.
Make it a great day!
November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Make it a great day!
Today, Chief Day demonstrated what it means to protect and serve. While driving along West Burnside, he came across a single vehicle crash. He stopped to assist until officers arrived.
November 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Today, Chief Day demonstrated what it means to protect and serve. While driving along West Burnside, he came across a single vehicle crash. He stopped to assist until officers arrived.
Today, Chief Day spoke at a news conference announcing the new Burglary Task Force. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjP2...
November 19, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Today, Chief Day spoke at a news conference announcing the new Burglary Task Force. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjP2...
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.
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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.
When riding or driving... or flying, please watch out for trick-or-treaters.
October 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
When riding or driving... or flying, please watch out for trick-or-treaters.
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.
❌ 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.
October 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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.
❌ 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.
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.
October 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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.
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.
October 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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.
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/...
October 15, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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/...
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
September 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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
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
1. Sit all the way back, knees bend naturally, feet on the floor
2. Shoulder belt across shoulders & chest
September 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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
1. Sit all the way back, knees bend naturally, feet on the floor
2. Shoulder belt across shoulders & chest
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.
www.portland.gov/portland-sol...
www.portland.gov/portland-sol...
September 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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.
www.portland.gov/portland-sol...
www.portland.gov/portland-sol...
We’re proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible women of the Portland Police Bureau who serve with strength, integrity, and dedication every day.
September 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
We’re proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible women of the Portland Police Bureau who serve with strength, integrity, and dedication every day.
The Portland Police Bureau stands together with our first responder partners whose members made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. #NeverForget
September 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The Portland Police Bureau stands together with our first responder partners whose members made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. #NeverForget
On Aug. 28, during back-to-school patrols, our Bike Squad arrested a man for warrants and suspected drug activity within several hundred feet of a school and busses. Meth was recovered.
August 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
On Aug. 28, during back-to-school patrols, our Bike Squad arrested a man for warrants and suspected drug activity within several hundred feet of a school and busses. Meth was recovered.
PPB is rejoining the @trimet.org Transit Police Division. Details here: news.trimet.org/2025/08/trim...
August 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
PPB is rejoining the @trimet.org Transit Police Division. Details here: news.trimet.org/2025/08/trim...
The school year has begun. Please be vigilant in school zones. #20isplenty
August 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The school year has begun. Please be vigilant in school zones. #20isplenty
Today is the first day of school for many kids in our community. Please help keep them safe and be vigilant in schools zones. PPB and our friends at @pbotinfo.bsky.social want you to remember 20 is plenty!
August 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Today is the first day of school for many kids in our community. Please help keep them safe and be vigilant in schools zones. PPB and our friends at @pbotinfo.bsky.social want you to remember 20 is plenty!
Portland Public Schools are starting today! Please remember to slow down in school zones to keep everyone safe. PPB will be out raising awareness and enforcing speed laws around schools.
August 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Portland Public Schools are starting today! Please remember to slow down in school zones to keep everyone safe. PPB will be out raising awareness and enforcing speed laws around schools.
Today was all about kids, confidence, and community. Officers partnered with Sunshine Division and Fred Meyer for the annual Shop With A Cop event—helping 250 students pick out clothes, school supplies, and backpacks as they get ready for a new school year.
August 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Today was all about kids, confidence, and community. Officers partnered with Sunshine Division and Fred Meyer for the annual Shop With A Cop event—helping 250 students pick out clothes, school supplies, and backpacks as they get ready for a new school year.
Thank goodness no one was hurt in this NW 4/W. Burnside crash at about 1:30p today. This vehicle crashed into a light pole and caused a mess. Officers assisted with info exchange. Preliminary information is the vehicle had a malfunction that caused the crash.
August 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Thank goodness no one was hurt in this NW 4/W. Burnside crash at about 1:30p today. This vehicle crashed into a light pole and caused a mess. Officers assisted with info exchange. Preliminary information is the vehicle had a malfunction that caused the crash.
Congratulations to K9 Partner Jager who retired earlier this year and was recently re-homed. Jager joined PPB in 2017 and was a valued K9 on the Special Emergency Reaction Team. During Jager's career he was deployed on 400+ calls, capturing 143 subjects. Thanks for your dedication K9 Jager!
August 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Congratulations to K9 Partner Jager who retired earlier this year and was recently re-homed. Jager joined PPB in 2017 and was a valued K9 on the Special Emergency Reaction Team. During Jager's career he was deployed on 400+ calls, capturing 143 subjects. Thanks for your dedication K9 Jager!
In recent days, officers have disrupted possible street racing activity on North Marine Drive. Officers told dozens of drivers and onlookers that trespassing in business driveways and blocking sidewalks would not be tolerated. This proactive policing resulted in the respective crowds dispersing.
August 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
In recent days, officers have disrupted possible street racing activity on North Marine Drive. Officers told dozens of drivers and onlookers that trespassing in business driveways and blocking sidewalks would not be tolerated. This proactive policing resulted in the respective crowds dispersing.
Chief Bob Day shares his inspiring journey from a David Douglas High School graduate to leading the Portland Police Bureau.
Apply today: www.joinportlandpolice.com
Apply today: www.joinportlandpolice.com
August 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Chief Bob Day shares his inspiring journey from a David Douglas High School graduate to leading the Portland Police Bureau.
Apply today: www.joinportlandpolice.com
Apply today: www.joinportlandpolice.com
Commander Hughes at a Party on Portland event last night in Hamilton Park. He was excited to play in the bubbles!
August 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Commander Hughes at a Party on Portland event last night in Hamilton Park. He was excited to play in the bubbles!