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Body Worn Camera Pilot Program
Body Worn Camera Pilot Project
The Bureau has completed 15 community meetings and is in the process of drafting the Policy to be used during the pilot test. Once drafted, the policy will be negotiated with the PPA and PPCOA and then reviewed by the Stakeholders Group and released for public input prior to being presented to City Council.
The ordinance requesting the release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) has been postponed and we will update you once it is back on the agenda for City Council.
We are also brainstorming ideas for performance measures and survey questions for both officers and the community. If you have any recommendations, feel free to email them to us at bwcfeedback@portlandoregon.gov.
Recent Media About the Project
https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2019/03/mayors-push-to-seek-bids-from-vendors-for-a-pilot-body-camera-program-for-portland-police-hits-a-bump.html
https://katu.com/news/local/ppb-begins-work-on-body-camera-system-asking-for-public-input
https://www.opb.org/news/article/body-camera-portland-police-bureau-town-hall/
Community and Partner Feedback
Bureau Advisory Committees and Partners' Feedback
- PCCEP Feedback
- Copwatch Feedback
- Alliance for Safer Communities Feedback
- Mental Health Alliance Position Paper on Body Worn Cameras
- SE Portland Citizen’s Advisory Council feedback
- Town Hall #1 Feedback
- ACLU of Oregon Feedback
- African American Advisory Council feedback
- Town Hall #2 Feedback
- Muslim Advisory Council Feedback
- CPC Community Peace Collaborative Feedback
- Slavic Advisory Council Feedback
- Citizen Review Committee Feedback
- Town Hall #3 Feedback