Community Input Needed from Portlanders!
In 2020, Portlanders overwhelmingly passed a ballot measure which created the Police Accountability Commission. The Police Accountability Commission is a group of 20 community volunteers working since December of 2021 to create a new police oversight system for the City of Portland, which will be presented to City Council in September.
The Police Accountability Commission has drafted documents that detail the new proposed system and would like feedback from groups within the community on what may need to be addressed, added, or changed. We welcome your honest feedback and would like to invite you to participate in a discussion group. These small groups will meet virtually and will be presented with an overview of the system, asked questions, and invited to provide feedback on the proposed system. Next, the feedback will be drafted into a report which will be shared with the Police Accountability Commission for them to consider for potential revisions in their last phase of work.
Your voice matters!
We invite you to provide valuable feedback on enhancing police accountability in our community. Together, we can build a safer and more just environment that benefits every Portlander.
WHEN:
7/11/23 Equity Practitioners
7/11/23 People living with disabilities
7/12/23 People living with mental illness
7/12/23 Neighborhood Association and Community Board Organizations members
7/19/23 People who are between 18 and 25 years old
7/19/23 People who have had interactions with Portland Police Officers in the past year
7/26/23 Anyone who has witnessed/experienced police misconduct, but chose not to file a complaint
WHERE: Zoom
The link will be provided once your participation is confirmed.
This is an opportunity for community members to share thoughts and ideas.
We value your participation and need everyone's perspective.
Compensation: $200
Your feedback will be treated with the utmost respect and transparency.
Let's engage in a constructive conversation that fosters understanding and strengthens our community.
Next Steps: To confirm attendance, please fill out the form found here. For further information, contact us at 503-941-0322 or email us at opinion@laramedia.com. We are here to assist you.
Thank you for your commitment to our community's wellbeing; we look forward to hearing from you!
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Police Accountability Commission Survey - Name of Oversight Board and Bureau
The Police Accountability Commission (PAC) is in the process of creating recommendations to the City Council that will create a community police oversight board. This board was approved by the voters in November 2020, along with broad descriptions. The PAC is developing details for the new system which will be implemented following approval of the PAC's recommendations by the City Council.
This survey will help the PAC name the oversight board, and the unit of City staff which reports to it.
To participate in the survey, please click here.