Public Safety & Community Clean Up

Written By Eleazar Ruiz

Portland Solutions & PDX 311

Portland Solutions combines popular and effective programs: City Shelter Services; Impact Reduction Program (IRP); Public Environment Management Office (PEMO); Street Services Coordination Center (SSCC). 

Email PortlandSolutions@portlandoregon.gov to learn more 

Report trash, campsites, graffiti.

Call 311 or 503-823-4000 or email 311@portlandoregon.gov 

Look up previously reported campsite and status.

The Homelessness and Urban Camping Impact Reduction Program provides garbage removal, hygiene access, resource referral and job opportunities – and removes campsites that pose the highest risk to health and safety.

Join the Problem Solver Meetings organized by the Public Environment Management Office (PEMO). The Problem Solver Network is an initiative to address community public realm issues across the city. PEMO brings together a diverse set of community stakeholders including: businesses and business district associations, neighborhood associations, non-profit and community organizations, and other stakeholders. The 16 Problem Solver areas meet every two weeks in online Problem Solver Meetings. By working together, the network addresses community challenges in a comprehensive, creative, and timely manner, while maintaining a strong sense of urgency and accountability.   

Portland Police Bureau Resources

Stay Informed

  • Follow @PortlandPolice on X for the latest information. Portland Police Bureau press releases can be found there here.

  • Click here to sign up to receive all PPB news releases.

  • Demonstration information will be shared on X via @PPBAlerts

  • Follow @portlandpolice or @PPBCentralBikeSquad on Instagram for information about special missions and other work being done by Portland Police Bureau throughout the city.

Report Crimes

Report emergencies by calling 9-1-1. Make non-emergency reports at 503-823-3333 or certain reports can be made online.

For Alarm Information

The Alarms Unit manages alarm permits and provides information on preventing false alarms, which can help businesses maintain effective security systems.

Learn more about the Alarms Unit

Safe Blocks

Safe Blocks is a community-focused violence and crime prevention program that supports communities with the greatest promise for growth and development. They provide community safety-focused workshops and trainings, CPTED security assessments, neighborhood improvement projects and more. 

  • Email safeblocksprogram@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-4064 to learn more.

  • Learn how to help clean up litter and graffiti in your neighborhood and around Portland. Plus, where to report overflowing public trash cans, abandoned vehicles or shopping carts, and other areas with large quantities of trash.  

Enhanced Service Districts

If your business is located in one of the City of Portland Enhanced Service Districts, your district may provide additional cleaning and security services. The current Enhanced Service Districts include: 

Eleazar Ruiz

Eleazar is the founder and design principal at Odd Notion. For over a decade, he has helped over 100 brands reach their customers effectively through measurable design solutions and user experiences.

https://oddnotion.com
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