AMERICAN IMMIGRATION COUNCIL • IRIS
Portland, OR Police Chief Credits Dialogue Liaison Officers As Key to Local Police Response to Immigration-Related Protests

Policy ID

POR-COMM-2025-11-6
Local Response
Portland
Communications

Short Description

In a November 2025 interview, Portland Police Chief Bob Day credited the bureau’s Dialogue Liaison Officers as a major reason for how local law enforcement managed most conflicts peacefully between immigration-related protest groups in recent months. These officers have additional training and arrive on the scene of protests early to establish lines of communication and understanding between groups.

Date Adopted

11/06/2025

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