Portland Police Bureau
11/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/08/2024 14:30
PPB Conducts Proactive Missions; Seizes Drugs and Guns (Photo)
November 08, 2024 12:27
With extra resources during Election Week, PPB has conducted traffic enforcement, proactive missions and supplemented patrol.
In preparation for any public order events surrounding the election this week, the Portland Police Bureau ensured it was fully staffed; days off were cancelled for sworn personnel and they were directed to work 12-hour shifts. While working in Unified Command with the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management and Portland Fire & Rescue, command has managed this extra staff during this special operational period to ensure high-visibility proactive work as directed by Chief Bob Day.
Officers assigned to public order have assisted with answering emergency 911 calls for service. In addition, they have conducted traffic enforcement as well as proactive missions to address crimes such as retail theft and stolen vehicles. From Tuesday through Wednesday, PPB personnel made more than 1,200 contacts with businesses and community members.
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, officers arrested 13 people on charges related to illegal guns, illegal drugs, reckless driving, eluding, theft and warrants. Officers stopped 156 drivers, issued 105 citations, 29 warnings, and towed 6 vehicles.
During one stop, Traffic Officers made an arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants, Possession of a Control Substance, Distribution of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
Additional statistics of the week include:
Operational Time Period: 11/06/24 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
520 Community and Business Contacts
14 Arrests
11 Deflection transports to Pathway Center
42 Traffic Stops and Citations
33 Priority Calls responded
1 Firearm recovered
1 Towed vehicle
Operational Time Period 11/05/24 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
714 Community and Business Contacts
14 Arrests
1 DUII Arrest
16 Deflection Transports
13 Priority patrol calls taken
17 Traffic / Subject Stops
1 Gun recovery
1 Stolen car recovery
Provided extra patrol at every ballot box location in the city
Photo descriptions:
Black handgun and magazine
Five clear plastic bags of illegal drugs on a scale
White Acura on a tow truck bed
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