OUR MISSION

Maintaining the Vigil Since 1942

The Portland Police Association is an independent labor organization representing the Police Officers, Sergeants, Detectives, Criminalists, and Public Safety Support Specialists (PS3s) who work for the Portland Police Bureau and the 911 Dispatchers who work for the Bureau of Emergency Communication. We are the oldest continuous police union in the United States. Our primary mission is to advocate for our members in collective bargaining and be a voice in our community, connecting our members to the communities they serve.

As a member of the Portland Police Association, you are part of our 80-year history where advocacy on your behalf is our aim, and your safety and financial security are our highest priority. 

ADVOCACY  •  FINANCIAL SECURITY  •  WELLNESS  •  OPPORTUNITY  •  COMMUNITY

“Supporting and investing in the Police Bureau is key to improving public safety, which is the foundation for a stronger and safer community. I am humbled by the opportunity to lead this organization and look forward to working with community partners, leaders, and our members as we address the challenges ahead. The PPA leadership will continue to advocate for a fully funded and staffed Police Bureau as we head into a new era in policing and continue to evolve and grow along with the needs of the diverse communities we protect and serve.”

Sgt. Aaron Schmautz, PPA President