Hillsboro police Tasered and tackled man who biked through stoplight, records show
The City of Hillsboro and two of its police officers may head to trial this fall over the largely unreported 2012 incident.
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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
Dispatch from a crosswalk enforcement action on NE Killingsworth
Checking in on a long-standing PBOT tradition: crosswalk enforcement actions.
Dispatch from downtown on sidewalk biking enforcement day
Some thoughts on sidewalk bicycling enforcement and a dispatch from today’s action downtown.
Portland Police will target bicycling on downtown sidewalks
Watch yourself if you roll up onto a sidewalk in downtown Portland tomorrow… the PPB will be looking for law-breakers.
Friday news bits: Promotion, police, parking, and… eggs benedict?!
One convenient post to get you caught up on all sorts of noteworthy bike news.
PPB will host bike safety ‘fiesta’ in east Portland tomorrow (7/19)
We realize this is last minute but it’s the first we heard about it and figured it’s worth getting the word out as far and wide as possible. This could be a great way for east Portland to learn about bicycling and have some good interactions with the Portland Police Bureau. Details and flyer below.. … Read more
PPB Chief Reese joins a shift with downtown bike patrol
I had an unexpected meeting with Police Chief Mike Reese this morning while he was out on a rare shift with the downtown bike patrol.
Bike ride will raise funds for Oregon State Police Fallen Trooper Memorial
A bike ride in Salem on August 2nd will give you a chance to support the Oregon State Police.
Teens arrested for throwing bricks at three men riding on NE Tillamook
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged with assault for throwing bricks at three men as they rode on NE Tillamook Street late last night.
Portland Police now put stolen, unclaimed bikes up for auction at GovDeals.com
Looking for a good deal on a bike? Or maybe you got a bike stolen but were never able to claim it? Now you can search the PPB’s stolen property listings — and bid on them — at GovDeals.com.
Ted’s cure for hopelessness: How to slow traffic when police won’t help
An unsafe street that isn’t being improved can be one of the most frustrating experiences in city life. One of Portland’s most thoughtful safety activists has some smart ideas on what to do next.