PPB's Crime Reduction Plan outlines more missions, potentially shorter response times

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Portland Police Bureau has unveiled its Crime Reduction Plan for this year, which will involve more missions — and potentially a lower call volume for patrol officers.

The agency noted that it focused on missions throughout 2024 “with the intent to reduce crime and enhance community engagement.” Officials attribute the decline of certain crimes to the increase in missions. For example, law enforcement reported that motor vehicle theft dropped 34% from late November 2023 to late November last year.