Portland Police Launching Holiday Walking Beats (Photo)

November 29, 2024 08:46

The Portland Police Bureau is bringing back holiday walking beats.

Beginning today, Friday, November 29, 2024, and running through Tuesday, December 31, 2024, PPB’s sworn members will partner with Public Safety Support Specialists (PS3s) to conduct walking beats in heavily frequented areas including but not limited to shopping centers and holiday community events.

The citywide foot patrols will consist of two daily shifts: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Walking beats will be performed by members of all ranks.

“Walking beats go a long way in addressing my goals of reducing crime and the fear of crime and transforming the dynamic between police and the people we serve,” Chief Bob Day said. “In addition, community engagement is near and dear to my heart and I believe these foot patrols will make a meaningful difference in our community this holiday season.”

This is the second consecutive year that Chief Day has implemented walking beats. Last year’s foot patrols resulted in positive feedback from both the community and PPB members.

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