The **Portland Police Bureau (PPB)** is the primary law enforcement agency serving the City of Portland, Oregon. Its core mission is to reduce crime and the fear of crime while working collaboratively with community members to preserve life, maintain human rights, protect property, and promote individual responsibility and community commitment[3][4]. Established in 1870 as the Portland Metropolitan Police Force, the bureau began with a small team led by its first chief, James Lappeus, serving a population of fewer than 9,000 residents[5]. Since then, it has evolved into a modern police force with nearly 1,000 sworn officers and a wide range of specialized units including K9, Traffic, Narcotics, Youth Services, Tactical Operations, and Air Support[2][6]. A notable aspect of PPB is its commitment to **community policing** and ongoing efforts to improve transparency and accountability. The bureau is overseen by independent civilian bodies such as the Portland Independent Police Review (IPR), which investigates complaints against officers and monitors misconduct. The IPR is set to be replaced by the Community Police Oversight Board, authorized in 2020 and expected to be fully operational by late 2025[1][2]. This shift reflects Portland’s efforts to address community concerns and enhance police accountability, especially after high-profile protests and complaints in 2020. Technologically, Portland Police officers have recently been equipped with **body-worn cameras** following a pilot program launched in 2024, making Portland the largest city in the U.S. to adopt this technology across its force. Officers are armed primarily with 9mm Glock handguns and have access to non-lethal tools like LRAD sound cannons[1]. The bureau also leverages an Open Data Portal and unmanned aircraft systems (drones) to increase operational transparency and efficiency[3]. Despite its achievements, historical reviews have highlighted challenges, such as delays in investigating police-involved killings and community distrust stemming from past incidents