accepted report

Appoint Joseph Torres Ortiz to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing

public safety
appointment

Department: Community Safety
Introduced by: Former Mayor Ted Wheeler
Status: Accepted

Impact statement

Purpose & background

The Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing 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 to serve on the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing. The appointee will complete the unfinished term of a former youth member of PCCEP, through August 31, 2023, and is eligible for reappointment at that time for future 1-year terms. This appointment was made from the current pool of applicants for PCCEP, which consists of applications received in 2022-2023. Applications not included in this appointment will be kept on file and reviewed for upcoming appointments for up to one year.

Financial impacts

There is no direct financial or budgetary 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.

▸ Full text (the legislation as adopted)

As Mayor and Police Commissioner, I request Council confirmation of the following appointments to the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP): Appointment Term Start Date Unfinished Term Expires Replaces Joseph Torres Ortiz (youth) May 24, 2023 August 31, 2023 Anthony Barnes The full membership of PCCEP, following this confirmation, is: Member Date of First Appointment Current Term Ends Ann Campbell April 11, 2020 August 31, 2023 Gloria Canson August 27, 2021 August 31, 2023 Nathan Castle June 15, 2022 August 31, 2024 Celeste Carey July 7, 2021 August 31, 2024 Scott Latta February 15, 2023 August 31, 2024 Leslie Martinez September 1, 2022 August 31, 2024 Tia Palafox August 27, 2021 August 31, 2023 Ashley Schofield September 1, 2022 August 31, 2024 Derek Thompson February 15, 2023 August 31, 2024 Joseph Torres Ortiz (youth) May 24, 2023 August 31, 2023 Byron Vaughn August 27, 2021 August 31, 2023 Robin Wisner August 3, 2022 August 31, 2023 Respectfully submitted, Ted Wheeler Mayor Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing Appointment Joseph Torres Ortiz Bio I'm a Portland native and currently pursuing my Master's in Education at Portland State University with the goal of teaching middle school social studies. I'm passionate about social change and empowering my community, and I'm proud to work for a non-profit organization that serves youth and families in the area. As a leader, I'm dedicated to promoting equity and creating a more just society. Statement of Interest My goal on the committee is to discuss the role of policing in our community and explore alternative solutions to public safety. I believe that we can make our city much safer by adopting community-based action plans that focus on building connections and compassion. By doing so, we can create a more resilient community that is better equipped to address public safety concerns. Appointment Term Start Date Unfinished Term Expires Replaces Joseph Torres Ortiz (youth) May 24, 2023 August 31, 2023 Anthony Barnes The full membership of PCCEP, following this confirmation, is: Member Date of First Appointment Current Term Ends Ann Campbell April 11, 2020 August 31, 2023 Gloria Canson August 27, 2021 August 31, 2023 Nathan Castle June 15, 2022 August 31, 2024 Celeste Carey July 7, 2021 August 31, 2024 Scott Latta February 15, 2023 August 31, 2024 Leslie Martinez September 1, 2022 August 31, 2024 Tia Palafox August 27, 2021 August 31, 2023 Ashley Schofield September 1, 2022 August 31, 2024 Derek Thompson February 15, 2023 August 31, 2024 Joseph Torres Ortiz (youth) May 24, 2023 August 31, 2023 Byron Vaughn August 27, 2021 August 31, 2023 Robin Wisner August 3, 2022 August 31, 2023 Respectfully submitted, Ted Wheeler Mayor Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing Appointment Joseph Torres Ortiz Bio I'm a Portland native and currently pursuing my Master's in Education at Portland State University with the goal of teaching middle school social studies. I'm passionate about social change and empowering my community, and I'm proud to work for a non-profit organization that serves youth and families in the area. As a leader, I'm dedicated to promoting equity and creating a more just society. Statement of Interest My goal on the committee is to discuss the role of policing in our community and explore alternative solutions to public safety. I believe that we can make our city much safer by adopting community-based action plans that focus on building connections and compassion. By doing so, we can create a more resilient community that is better equipped to address public safety concerns.

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