Portland Police announce extra patrols after rise in fatal crashes
The actions come “in response to this devasting series of events.”
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Budget exercise causes alarm as Police Bureau proposes elimination of Traffic Division
The sky would fall if the Traffic Division was cut.
‘Bicycling community’ work noted at swearing-in for new Portland police chief
Hearing “bicycling” at the swearing-in ceremony was a pleasant surprise.
New Police Chief puts Traffic Division in new ‘Community Services’ branch
Chief O’Dea in 2008.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Incoming Portland Police Chief Larry O’Dea appears to be making good on his promises and his potential. The new Chief, who community advocates have hailed for his record on community policing, announced a host of changes to the bureau today. Effective January 8th, 2015, the bureau will have a … Read more
Why Portland’s new Chief of Police is good news for bicycling
New Chief of Police Larry O’Dea outside City Hall in 2008. He’s standing with former Bicycle Liaison Officer Robert Pickett.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland Police Chief Mike Reese announced his retirement today, and when the new chief steps in to replace him in January, his name might sound familiar to some BikePortland readers. Larry O’Dea, … Read more
An encouraging note from the Police Chief’s office
Asst. Chief Larry O’Dea.(Photo © J. Maus) As I noted yesterday, there have been a lot of changes at the Portland Police Bureau lately and the Traffic Division – the arm of the bureau that is engaged with biking and transportation issues — has not been immune to them. Today, former TD captain and now … Read more
Head of Traffic Division promoted to Assistant Police Chief
Former Captain of the Traffic Division, Larry O’Dea (Officer Robert Pickett in foreground).
BTA, Police Bureau launch latest incarnation of bike light education program
A Portland police officer gives out a free set of bike lights back in August 2006.(Photos © J. Maus) As part of their ongoing Eye to Eye campaign, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) and the Traffic Division of the Portland Police Bureau have partnered up on an effort to increase awareness of using bike lights … Read more
Comment of the Week: Pedalpalooza—for the joy of riding together