accepted report 2025-259

Appoint Gabrielle Poccia to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing for term to expire June 26, 2027

public safety
appointment

Department: DOJ Settlement
Service area: Public Safety
Introduced by: Mayor Keith Wilson
Status: Accepted

Impact statement

Purpose & background

The Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP) began its work in September 2018. It is tasked with monitoring the City’s compliance with the Settlement Agreement USDOJ v. City of Portland , and is itself a part of that agreement. It also works to ensure community input into police directive review and other policy issues, and reviews the Portland Police Bureau’s community engagement effort, racial equity plan, and more. This report appoints one community member, Gabrielle Poccia, to an at-large position on the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing for a 2-year term ending on June 26, 2027. O n the behalf of the City of Portland, we would like to express our thanks to outgoing members Ronak Patel, Ashley Schofield, and Kyle Robinson for their service to the City in their time with the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP).

Financial impacts

There is no financial or budgetary impact related to this appointment. There is no financial or budgetary impact related to this appointment.

Economic impacts

There is no economic or real estate impact related to this appointment.

Community impacts

All Portlanders may be impacted by the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing’s work. Recommendations from PCCEP are presented to the Commissioner-in-Charge of the Police Bureau, as well as the Chief of Police or designate, on a rolling basis. Community involvement is an important part of each of these processes. PCCEP meetings are generally open to the public, and PCCEP conducts community engagement to try and include as many Portlanders as possible in PCCEP's work. The Community Safety Division 's Advisory Boards and Commissions Unit conducted significant community engagement to ensure awareness of the opportunity and application across the diverse communities of Portland, including outreach to community groups, public newsletters and postings, neighborhood associations, and more. This resulted in a large and diverse pool, with strong candidates to fill current vacancies and additional strong candidates kept on file should future vacancies occur in the next year.

▸ Full text (the legislation as adopted)

TO THE COUNCIL: As Mayor, I request Council confirmation of the following appointment to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP): Name Term End Date Gabrielle Poccia June 26, 2027 Gabrielle Poccia Biography: Gabrielle is a committed advocate with a big heart for community, fairness, and making government work better for everyone. Originally from San Francisco and now living in Portland, she brings a cross-regional perspective to her work in public policy and community mental health. She holds a Master’s in Public Policy and has worked across public and nonprofit sectors as a policy analyst, performance auditor, and community clinic administrator. Her experience spans research, civic engagement, and organizational support, with a focus on making public systems more accessible, transparent, and responsive to the needs of marginalized communities. Gabrielle believes in the power of honest conversations, creative problem-solving, trauma-informed approaches, and policies that reflect lived experience. She is dedicated to strengthening trust between the public and local institutions. Statement of Intent: Gabrielle is dedicated to amplifying community concerns and ensuring that Portlanders receive a commitment of safety, accountability, and respect from their police bureau. Through PCCEP, she aims to support policies that center transparency, equity, and lived experience in shaping Portland’s approach to public safety.

Tally

9 yea 0 nay 3 other