Community Conversations, Inquiry Sessions Create Space for Dialogue

As the city reflects on and explores ways to respond to the current push to address systemic racism, the Beaverton Police Department (BPD) and the Human Rights Advisory Commission (HRAC) have embarked on a joint project. “BPD-HRAC Inquiry Sessions” are a dedicated space for listening and dialogue regarding police operations and policy, response to demands for police reform and consideration of long-term structures for community oversight.

Groshong named Beaverton Police Chief

Beaverton Mayor Denny Doyle has named 25-year Beaverton Police Department veteran Ronda Groshong as the city’s Police Chief. Chief Groshong has been serving as the city’s Interim Police Chief since June 2019.

Beaverton Police Department Annual Report Released

Beaverton Police Department’s Annual Report has been released and demonstrates actions and outcomes for 2019.

Enjoy Beaverton Events in a Whole New Way!

In order to maintain the safety of the community and observe state government guidelines on large gatherings, many of Beaverton’s events will be presented in a different way this year.

Public Safety Center Nears Completion

Construction on the new Public Safety Center is almost complete. The Public Safety Center will be the new home of the city’s Emergency Management Department and Police Department.

Beaverton Police Department Utilizes Donations, Grant Funding for COVID-19 Equipment

The Beaverton Police Department has increased their use of sanitizing supplies and medical personal protective equipment to help keep both staff and community members as safe as possible while operating 24 hours a day/seven days a week during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Police Week is May 10-16

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation, which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week, to honor of the Federal, State, and Municipal Officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. Every 57 hours a police officer […]