PORTLAND, Ore. — On Friday, Chief Bob Day and the Portland Police Bureau once again pointed out that they do not work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after many questions — and concerns — from Portlanders.
PPB told KGW that sometimes people see officers out doing everyday policework, investigations or serving criminal warrants, and mistakenly believe that it's an immigration operation. Therefore, PPB is continuing its outreach to the community, sharing this video.
“We want everyone in Portland — regardless of immigration status — to feel safe calling us for help, speaking with our officers, or simply being part of this community without fear,” Chief Bob Day said. “These videos are just one way we’re trying to listen to our community and be transparent about who we are and