I debated whether or not to leave a review here because it will be based entirely off of one…read moreinteraction. That being said, it was so positive, I've got to do it. Last summer, after having lived in Portland only a few weeks, my bike was stolen out of a secure bike storage area at my apartment complex. I was told by coworkers I'd never see it again and that it probably wasn't even worth filing a police report. After a bit of convincing by one person, I figured it couldn't hurt to file a report anyways (worst case it's a waste of time, best case, I get my hike back). Anyways, I filed the report, bought a new bike, and forgot all about it until a few weeks ago when I got a call from officer Dave Sanders. Dave did some good old fashion police work, arrested one bike thief, and was able to track down a stash of bikes at a homeless camp. Sure enough, one of the bikes found was mine. Dave was incredibly friendly during the whole process. He even waited around after his shift to get my bike back to me then, to save me having to get it out of evidence which would have added some extra legwork on my end. When I showed up to get the bike, he helped me get it registered on Project 529 (great way to keep tabs on your bike if this sort of thing ever happens). That about sums it up. I'm still speechless they were able to find my bike. Not only that, the thief even put new grips on it, and it came back in better condition than when I lost it! One more thing: Dave said the vast majority of bikes they recover end up getting auctioned off because people don't file reports when their bikes are stolen. File that report! You can do it online and it only takes 5 minutes.

As a recently sworn-in police recruit with a documented history of serious heart conditions and…read moremultiple prior cardiac surgeries, I entered the academy process with both commitment and vulnerability. During training, I experienced alarming symptoms, including tasting blood, and raised concerns about my health. I did not feel there was meaningful follow-up, individualized assessment, or clear coordination to ensure that my medical condition was being fully evaluated in light of the physical and academic demands placed upon me. Given my documented medical history, I found this deeply concerning. Police organizations appropriately hold recruits to high standards of performance, discipline, and accountability. Those same standards of care, communication, and attentiveness to serious medical concerns should apply internally as well. When someone's health, career, and reputation are all at stake simultaneously, there should be a clear and transparent process that prioritizes both readiness and well-being. I hope future recruits with documented medical histories receive thorough, proactive engagement when concerns are raised

Ok so after spending 2 weeks in the clark county jail In Vancouver I have to give this jail 2…read morestars . Now I figure considering it's a jail that's pretty good. Clark county was awful . The food I wouldn't let my dog eat ,the staff are complete assholes when they don't have to be . Do not reccomend getting caught doing anything in clark county that will get u put in jail plus just drive to portland your less likely to get caught and if u do at least the jail there isn't too bad as far as jails go. The food is edible ,your get kool-aid with your meals and the staff all in all are nice as long as your not fucking around and being stupid .Its much cleaner then clark county and the male staff are much hotter by far ladies just saying .

Every time I've been arrested in Portland the booking prosess has been smooth and expedite. Staff…read moreis nice enough if you are. They will let you go with a court date as long as your not violent or wanted someplace else and even then they try to work it out and give you a court date for there too. Doing away with the cash bond system is working out here and I'm more likely to show for court in this system then the old. Would give more stars except for it's jail so.

My daughter and I flew into PDX and discovered that the driver that was supposed to pick us up when…read morewe landed was still in Pendleton(!) and we were looking at a wait of several hours. We decided to do some sight-seeing while we waited but I had no idea how mass transit worked. Fortunately, we ran into a pair of Transit Police officers who visited with us, explained how things worked, and suggested some things for us to do while we waited. The two officers could not have been more considerate or helpful.

If I could give no star I would!! First time taking the bus to work and transit police in oak…read moregrove/Milwaukie get on the bus. I'm not worried because I paid but I used my android pay on my phone for the first time and didn't get a printed ticket. Arrogant cop comes on demanding proof and I tried to pull up my info on my phone as he's ushering me off the bus. I'm trying to show him on my acct but its pending and he's being a total dick saying well I don't know when you paid it. You could have done it when I got on the bus! Then his short,fatass partner demands my ID and threatens to write me a ticket!!! Worst police officers I've ever encountered!!!

I had no idea the Mounted Patrol Unit (MPU) keeps their horses stabled in NW PDX! The outside…read moreportion is just north of the Waterfront Pearl condos and lets you get right up to the fence to see the horses up close! If you're running along the west-side waterfront pedestrian path, you'll encounter it at the end of the Willamette River Greenway Trail. Although it's tempting to feed the horses, DON'T DO IT! It's very much not allowed, and for anyone familiar with the area you know not to mess with the PPD! As Anna B. mentioned, it's disappointing that their funding seems to be in perpetual jeopardy, but at least for the time being you'll still see them patrolling the streets of downtown.

I think they announced the budget cuts for the City, including cutting the Mounted Patrol, back in…read moreFebruary. I sighed, thinking well at least we have until July 1 to enjoy them, but alas "here's that rainy day." Yeah, "that rainy day" on a 90-degree day in Portland, must be this morning's heavy mist in our overcast start that's making my eyes a little teary, right? I'm sure this could not have been an easy decision for city government. Still .... I've seen this squad working together so many times at so many events. I'm not sure they need any PR professionals with the horses - such powerful charmers. I love patting their soft muzzles and visiting with their police partners. It is especially wonderful to see families with small children interacting with the officer and horse partner. However, I sure wouldn't want to be brought to justice by one of these well-trained gentle giants. I grew up around a Belgian work horse, and he meant business. When he didn't want to be bothered, he made you very aware of his displeasure; horses bite and kick which can cause unbelievable trauma and even death. Think of that with the horse officers and police officers fighting wrongdoers. I don't know if Marvel Comics could come up with better crime-fighting duos. Farewell, Horse Officers. You will be sorely missed. I hope you land well and softly wherever you go. We thank you and your human officer partners for all your service over the years, and we hope that you come back one day soon.

In June of 2024 my daughter and son-in-laws high-end bikes were stolen from the back of their RV in…read moreGladstone ( $2400 and $5400+ respectively ). They contacted GPD and reported the theft. On or about 10-25-24 a Milwaukie Sgt. noticed a bike out of place in their impound. He ran the serial numbers and found it to be the $5,400+ bike that was stolen. YAY! I am a retired police chief and knew all sorts of officers. My salutations to Sgt. Inman. He is a reflection of nothing but the highest standards of good police work in Milwaukie and its department. Whether they will leverage this find to root out the other , very expensive, bike remains to be seen but the person that got arrested with the bike may be sweating a bit right now. Keep up the good work!!

I'm still a fan, Milwaukie Police Department…read more However . . . Do you not have something better to do than tail my Toyota? Seriously it has 197K miles on it and it's just your average white Japanese Grandma car. Nothing special. Nope. Nothing. But for some reason your patrol officers find it a delight to troll me when I'm driving my wife to the Max station and back. I don't know what it is about that car - again nothing special - that you feel necessary to "do that thing" where you hold way back and run my plates only to find there's nothing in your system. Then you speed up flip on the lights pass me in a narrow two lane street (Johnson Creek between SE 45th Pl and SE 32 Ave). What is that all about? It's happened more than once, or twice, or now five times. I'm still a fan and I won't change my review stars, but come on, Milwaukie Police Department, don't you have anything else better to do than seriously pull this crap on a local citizen? Seriously.