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Criminal Justice Commission & Center for Policing Excellence
Building Partnerships to Address Unlawful Camping
Corvallis Police Department
Partnerships were developed to increase resource referral for and communication with the homeless community and address the concerns associated with illegal camps.
Parkrose Initiative
Portland Police Bureau
A problem-oriented policing approach was used to address livability issues, including camping and businesses that contributed to crime and high call loads.
Accountability and BWC
University of Cambridge - 2016
The use of body-worn cameras reduced citizen complaints against police in a multisite randomized controlled trial.
The Albina and Killingsworth Collaboration
Portland Police Bureau
Partnerships among area businesses, residents, educational institutions and the police developed a multi-pronged approach to create a move livable environment.
Crisis Intervention Team Center of Excellence (CITCOE)
GOBHI & DPSST
Crisis Intervention Team Center of Excellence (CITCOE) provides structure, support and technical assistance to Law Enforcement agencies and their local Behavioral Health agencies in the development of a local CIT program.
Topic Summary - Community Surveys
Domestic Violence Home Visit Intervention
Journal of Psychological Trauma - 2007 & Violence Against Women - 2010
Home visits by teams composed of a police officer and a victim advocate were shown to empower victims to engage in support services and notify police sooner in subsequent DV incidents.
Telecommunications Public Outreach
Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon
Outreach programs were utilized to educate citizens on the various ways to contact emergency service, leading to a more efficient use of the 911 and the non-emergency numbers.
Falls City Park Project
Polk County Sheriff's Office
FLIR technology and increased community involvement addressed a number of livability issues associated with a city park.
LEADS and Associated Services
Marion County Sheriff's Office
In addition to a law enforcement assisted diversion program, a Resource Navigator helped individuals successfully transition back to the community.
Law Enforcement AED Program
Prineville Police Department
All patrol officers have been trained on how to provide High Performance CPR and use an AED to save citizens suffering from a cardiac event.
Topic Summary - Legalized Marijuana and Juveniles
Oregon State Police Car Care Program
Oregon State Police
Vouchers provided to motorists cited for equipment violations in order to lower the cost of minor repairs.
Policing Disorder - A Systematic Review
Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency - 2015
Policing strategies targeting disorder have a moderate crime reduction effect.
Topic Summary - Recruitment for Public Safety Agencies
Speeds Signs on Rhododendron Drive
Florence Police Department
Two radar-equipped electronic display speed signs with data collection capability were placed at the north and south ends of a crash prone roadway.
Topic Summary - Wellness Programs at Public Safety Agencies
Neighborhood Involvement Locations
Portland Police Bureau
Topic Summary - Performance Evaluations
Beaverton Mountain Bike Team
Beaverton Police Department
A focus on educating business owners and bringing needed resources to homeless communities has been associated with a reduction in calls for service related to homelessness, the number of illegal camps, and thefts.
Comfort K9
Sherwood Police Department
A K9 program committed to providing comfort and emotional support during and following traumatic events for both officers and citizens.
Statewide Approach to Mental Health and Crisis Response
Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police & Oregon State Sheriff's Association
A statewide policy framework for mental health and crisis response that can be scaled for use by a 2-person, 20-person, or 600-person law enforcement agency.
Community Partnerships and Construction Sites
Portland Crime Prevention and Livability Programs
Collaboration project between construction industry and neighborhoods to reduce property crime at construction sites.
Benton County Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteer Program
Benton County Sheriff's Office
Volunteers help with less critical projects around the sheriff's office including, but not limited to, creating the sheriff's office newsletter, setting up speed trailer and completing speed surveys, staffing events, and supporting crime prevention programs.
Lane County Pretrial Services
Lane County Circuit Court
Release assistance officers have judicial authority to make release decisions using a risk assessment tool that takes a number of factors into account, including danger to the community.
Crime Reducing Effects and Financial Impact of Improved Lighting
Portland State University - 2001
Improved lighting in residential areas decreased both crime rates and the fear of crime.
Increasing Performance Through Improved Shift Policies and Practices
Police Quarterly - 2002
Knowing that fatigue negatively effects officers' health, experts provide a number of suggestions to reduce officer fatigue.
Domestic Violence Police Units
University of North Carolina - 2010
A specialized unit providing multi-faceted community response to domestic violence in Charlotte, North Carolina showed promising results for reducing recidivism.
Reducing Criminal Activities at Rental Properties
University of Cincinnati - 1998
Enhanced place management involving multi-disciplinary meetings with property owners was associated with increased target hardening leading to crime reductions.
Reducing Chronic Nuisance Through Regulatory Policy
California State University, San Bernardino - 2013
Education, outreach, and ordinance creation formed a multi-pronged approached that reduced crime at local motels.
Reducing Homeless-Related Crime
University of Pennsylvania - 2009
A program focused solely on addressing crimes associated with homelessness saw minimal reductions in crime rates in the treatment area, as well as surrounding areas.
Alternatives to Juvenile Detention
Journal of Juvenile Justice - 2016
Community-based juvenile programs focused on skill-building may be cost-effective alternatives to detention.
Dallas PD Naloxone Deployment
Dallas Police Department
The Dallas Police Department has partnered with Polk County Behavioral Health to train every sworn officer on the use of naloxone.
Marion County Link Up Program
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Provides mentoring and treatment services that support successful reentry for clients with co-occurring disorders.
Mobile Crisis Response Team
Marion County Sheriff's Office
A deputy is paired with a mental health professional to respond to calls involving people in crisis to attempt to de-escalate the situation and refer to any needed services.
Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital
PACTT provides support to participants of local specialty courts by canines and their handlers accompanying participants to court hearings to provide comfort and alleviate stress.
Marion County Jail Reentry Program
Marion County Sheriff's Office
Provides 90 days of treatment delivered by multiple agencies to successfully prepare Marion County Transition Center inmates to transition when they return to the community.
Evidence-Based Decision Making
Yamhill County Community Corrections
This systems approach considers ways to improve local criminal justice systems and policy through partner collaboration, data collection, and analysis.
Bike Theft Reduction
Bend Police Department
Through the support and participation of community partners, in addition to a bait bike program, bike theft was reduced.
Green Hornet Wilderness Law Enforcement Services and Search and Rescue Team
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
This search team can be deployed quickly in order to enhance law enforcement’s ability to detect and apprehend suspects and missing persons in wilderness areas or locations where there is no road access.
Polk County Community Corrections Transitional Housing
Polk County Sheriff's Office
The capacity of transitional housing was increased to reduce the number of homeless recently-released offenders.
Malheur County Jail Diversion
Malheur County Sheriff's Office
The Jail Diversion team works closely with community partners, law enforcement agencies, courts, DHS, and Community Corrections, hospitals, acute psychiatric facilities, and the Veterans Administration to collaborate on achieving the best outcomes for those who will be released into the community.
Jefferson County Native American Treatment
Jefferson County Community Corrections
Jefferson County increased its capacity to provide in-jail substance use treatment services to all local defendants, including some Native American–specific jail treatment services.
Crime Reporting in Oregon
Portland State University - 2012
Education and use of social media may help police agencies increase satisfaction in crime reporting, encourage community participation in crime prevention efforts, and help communities feel safer.
Douglas County In-Custody Treatment Beds
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Douglas County increased its capacity to provide in-jail substance use treatment services and ensure that all offenders who received such treatment then transitioned into the Douglas County Adult Drug Court Program upon their release from jail.
Linn County Community Intervention Program
Linn County Community Corrections
Intervention programming for offenders was expanded to focus on intervening more effectively with repeat drug offenders through treatment and support services.
Lincoln County Transition and Programming Services
Lincoln County Community Corrections
Prior to release, a transition PO determines the level of assistance needed by an offender, and develops an individually tailored case plan to address specific needs, including additional programming, transitional housing, and job-development assistance.
Lake County Treatment Court
Lake County Community Corrections
Lake County developed a hybrid drug court suitable for a small community that provides comprehensive treatment and supervision services to a variety of medium- and high-risk/need offenders who would typically be served by multiple types of specialty courts.
Curry County Thinking for a Change
Curry County Community Corrections
This program uses cognitive behavioral curriculum and support services to reach a number of goals, including reducing recidivism and prison use.
Lane County Reentry Program
Lane County Community Corrections
A partnership between multiple public and private agencies to provide services to offenders released in Lane County in order to reduce recidivism.
Coos County Downward Departure Specialized Caseload
Coos County Community Corrections
Specialized supervision consisting of treatment referrals and recovery support services aim to reduce recidivism and prison use.
Benton County Transition Program
Benton County Sheriff's Office
The Benton County Transition Program provides reach-ins and short-term financial assistance to individuals soon to be released from incarceration into Benton County to help ensure a smooth transition from custody to the community.
Klamath County Jail Treatment
Klamath County Sheriff's Office
Using multiple evidence-based assessments, a recommendation is made to the DA and court that includes an opinion about the individual’s suitability or a community sentence, the establishment of conditions of supervision, and guidance as to whether the offender is suitable for the jail treatment program.
Klamath County Victim and Family Justice Program
Klamath County Community Corrections
This program develops relationships with social service agencies throughout the county and works with them to reduce multigenerational criminality and victimization.
Columbia County Justice Reinvestment Program
Columbia County Community Corrections
This is an evidence-based curriculum of community programs that provide alternative strategies to address juvenile and adult offender behavior
Prescription Drug Turn-In Program
Portland Police Bureau
A drug turn-in program was created to help reduce the misuse and mishandling of legally prescribed drugs
Eighth-Grade Transition Program
Linn County Juvenile Department
This project increases school connectedness and high school graduation rates in order to reduce juvenile recidivism.
Effective Case Management With Domestic Violence Offenders
Portland State University - 2010
A domestic violence enhanced response team (DVERT) showed promising results in helping to reduce recidivism in high risk domestic violence cases
Drug Treatment Court for Women with Children
NPC Research - 2008
A process evaluation shows that a specialized drug court in Washington County adheres to national best practices.
Drug Court Costs and Promising Practices
NPC Research - 2011
Oregon drug court programs show consistent decreases in recidivism and substantial cost savings.
Multnomah County Juvenile Crime Prevention
NPC Research - 2015
A performance measurement of the Juvenile Crime Prevention program showed that it was effective at addressing some of the risk and protective indicators, but further exploration of increasing protective indicators is needed.
Responding to Mental Health Crisis Calls
Portland Police Bureau - 2012
Increased crisis intervention training and partnerships with mental health providers have reduced use of force incidents involving persons with mental illness despite a rise in overall contacts with persons with mental illness.
Recruiting and Retaining Female Deputies
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
A multipronged strategy addressed issues with low recruitment and retention of female deputies.
Mental Health Response Team
Washington County Sheriff's Office
A crisis response team that pairs one specially selected and trained deputy from the Sheriff’s Office with a master’s level clinician to better address contacts with persons with mental illness.
Impact of Crime Maps on Public Perceptions
Portland State University - 2015
Increasing public access to law enforcement data in an effort to enhance trust my produce counterproductive outcomes leaving agencies to carefully consider how information is presented.
Court Appearance Notification System
Multnomah County - 2006
Reminding defendants of upcoming court dates via telephone decreased failure to appear rates in participants.
Prolific Drug Sales
Keizer Police Department
City ordinances and forfeiture proceedings were used to assist with the permanent cessation of ongoing drug sales from a home.
Transitional Housing
NPC Research - 2009"
In combination with other services, transitional housing resulted in less substance abuse during the follow-up period.
Perceptions of Safety in Portland
Portland State University - 2016
Enhanced communication and partnerships with residents may help to improve residents' trust in law enforcement and increase community participation in public safety efforts.
Yamhill County Court-Automated Notification System
Yamhill Department of Community Justice
Automated telephone system calls defendants to remind them of upcoming court dates to help reduce failure to appear rates.
Portland Police Bureau Behavioral Health Unit
The BHU coordinates the response of law enforcement and the behavioral health system to aid people in behavioral crisis stemming from known or suspected mental illness and/or substance use.
Security Camera Registration and Mapping (SCRAM)
Medford Police Department
Program encourages citizens to register their security cameras with MPD to help investigators have timely access to potential footage of crimes that have been committed.
START Court
Multnomah County Department of Community Justice
START Court was created in 2010 to provide comprehensive programming for people who have committed property crimes and struggling with addiction and associated mental health conditions.
Tillamook County Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Tillamook Community Corrections
Program helps participants develop skills aimed at reducing criminal activity and recidivism and increasing employment, accountability, and self-worth, while enhancing public safety by decreasing crime in the community.
Student Opportunity for Achieving Results (SOAR)
Marion County Sheriff's Office
An intensive, collaborative 12-week cognitive-based treatment and employment program designed for drug-addicted offenders who are returning to the community from incarceration and have high criminogenic needs.
Josephine County Secure Treatment
Jospehine County Community Corrections
The secure treatment platform is geared toward delivering an intensive dosage of cognitive behavioral treatment while participants serve in-custody sanctions at the local jail.
Benton County Drug Court
NPC Research - 2011
The BCADTC program is effective in reducing recidivism and reducing drug use while using fewer criminal justice resources during program participation.
Bend Officer Resilience Program
Bend Police Department
A multi-pronged approach including on-duty fitness classes, yoga classes, a contracted psychologist, family support, financial literacy, and mindfulness training aims to increase officer resilience.
Deschutes County Crisis Intervention Team
Bend Police Department
CIT training was provided to officers and deputies around Deschutes County in order to positively enhance encounters with those in crisis
DUII Intensive Supervision Program
Oregon Judicial Department
The DUII Intensive Supervision Program (DISP) is a therapeutic court which targets repeat adult DUII offenders who are arrested and convicted in Multnomah County.
Bend Community Response Team
Bend Police Department
A specialized team trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation respond to crisis events as they occur as well as provide follow-up support.
Reducing Fear of Crime
Portland State University - 2007
For police to be effective in co-producing social order, the should address potential impediments regarding citizen perceptions of police legitimacy and procedural justice.
Topic Summary - Hot Spots Policing
Hot spot policing typically involves the assignment of additional police patrols and/or problem-solving activities to small areas with higher crime.
Do Oregonians Know About the Crime Drop
Portland State University - 2011
At the time of a drop in crime in 2011, a survey showed that most Oregonians believed that crime in Oregon increased and very few believed it decreased.
Marion County SB 416 Alternative Program
Marion County Sheriff's Office
A program constructed to develop and implement evidence-based strategies to improve the supervision of probationers and reduce recidivism.
Measure 57 Drug Courts
NPC Research - 2015
The drug courts evaluated showed a reduction in recidivism when compared to offenders who received traditional probation.
Public Contact and Perceptions of Police
Criminal Justice Policy Research Institute, Portland State University - 2013
An examination of public interactions by Portland police officers reinforces the importance of communication techniques that increase perceptions of fair treatment by police.
Public Support for Prison Reduction
Criminal Justice Policy Research Institute , Portland State University - 2011
Oregonians are open to a number of prison reduction policies, but favor policies that protect the public and uphold offender accountability.
Distressed Property Strategy (Zombie Houses)
Portland Police Bureau
A collaborative, systematic approach to addressing distressed properties produced a reduction in a number of call types in the area surrounding these properties.
Commercial Crimes Unit
Tigard Police Department
A specialized investigative unit aims to reduce commercial crime and increase livability for local merchants and businesses.
Yamhill County Pretrial Justice Program
Yamhill County Department of Community Justice
A comprehensive pre-trial assessment providing release recommendations shows a promising trend of contributing to a reduction of FTAs and daily jail population.
NORCOR Reentry
Northern Oregon Regional Correction Facility
Three-phased reentry program that spans remand to discharge aims to reduce recidivism, facility bed use, and community victimization.
Yamhill County Day Management Center
Yamhill County Department of Community Justice
The DMC was created to assist with correctional client employment and educational goals and provide an additional layer of accountability and support to probation officers by using enhanced contact standards.
Yamhill County SMART Sentencing Initiative
Yamhill County Department of Community Justice
A comprehensive multi-pronged pre-sentencing program successfully diverted offenders from prison, avoiding 1,082 months of prison use.
Gilliam County Justice Reinvestment Program
Gilliam County Sheriff's Office
A full-time clinician was hired to work as part of a multi-agency partnership to better assess a person’s risk of reoffending and providing a more comprehensive treatment plan unique to each offender.
Property Information Database (RAPID)
Portland Police Bureau
An automated property database used by multiple agencies led to a fourfold increase of one agency's recoveries of stolen property.
Sex Offender Monitoring and Compliance
Medford Police Department
Building compliance checks into patrol duties decreased the percentage of noncompliant sex offenders between 2006 and 2009.
Klamath County Gender Specific Supervision
Klamath County Community Corrections
Use of more targeted supervision strategies increased compliance rates among adult female offenders.
Clatsop County Treatment Oriented Intensive Supervision
Clatsop County Parole and Probation
Shifting the focus of supervision officers to rehabilitative efforts and support services aims to increase the number of clients who successfully complete probation and treatment, as well as find housing and employment.
Functional Family Probation (FFP)
Multnomah County Department of Community Justice
An integrative supervision and case management model is used to engage, motivate, assess, and work successfully with high-risk youth and their families.
Sherman County Community Outreach Coordinator
Sherman County Sheriff's Office
Coordinator provides services to offenders and other persons who are assessed as being at high risk of committing crimes.
Umatilla County Domestic Violence Supervision
Umatilla County Community Corrections
A multi-faceted supervision program focused on the specific needs of DV offenders aims to increase accountability for victim reparation and reduce recidivism and prison bed use.
Union County Pre-Sentencing Assessment/STTL Supervision
Union County Community Corrections
Increased communication between disciplines and expansion of service and treatment options aims to reduce the number of offenders sent to state prison from Union County.
Dave Clark Trail
Albany Police Department
The application of focused patrol and CPTED principles, including improved lighting, aim to reduce misuse of a city trail and increase the public's perception of safety.
Polk County Transition Services Specialist
Polk County Community Corrections
The Transition Services Specialist acts as a service broker for medium- and high-risk felony offenders supervised by Polk County Community Corrections.
Domestic Violence Reduction Unit
Portland State University - 1998
A domestic violence reduction unit in Portland, Oregon demonstrates that police responses that go beyond arrest and include victim services are more effective than arrests alone.
The Effect of Police Enforcement on Roadway Safety
University of Oregon - 2014
Decreased enforcement by troopers is associated with an increase in injuries and deaths on Oregon highways.
Police-Community Relations in Albina, 1964-1985
Portland State University - 2013
A retrospective study examined the relationship between the black community and police between 1964 and 1985, uncovering differences in the perception of the improvement or decline of that relationship.
Public Perceptions of Use of Force
Criminal Justice Policy Research Institute, Portland State University - 2012
A randomized survey study revealed a disparity between the public perception of the number of use of force events and the officially recorded data.
Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS)
Multnomah County Department of Community Justice
EPICS combines the principles of effective intervention with core correctional practices to lead to more successful outcomes.
Jackson County Release Assistance Office
Jackson County Community Justice
This program aims to reduce jail overcrowding, minimize the failure to appear rate by providing informed release decisions and appropriate community supervision.
Jackson County Day Reporting - Managing
Jackson County Community Justice
The Day Reporting/Management Center (DRMC) is designed to divert offenders from jail into a community alternative, while maintaining public safety and reducing detention costs.
Top Ten Most Wanted
Salem Police Department
The Top Ten Most Wanted lists the most sought after criminals who have prolifically committed crimes affecting the Salem community.
Trespass Letter of Consent
Salem Police Department
A TLC gives Salem Police officers advance permission to act on behalf of the property owner (or designee) when trespass situations arise.
Impact of Police Behavior on Victim Reports
Portland State University - 2003
Victims who get the outcomes they desire from police are more likely to utilize the police in the future than victims whose preferences did not match the outcome.
Yamhill Street Vacant Property
Gresham Police Department
Partnering with Code Enforcement and the landowners, NET was able to successfully address illegal camping on a vacant lot.
Neighborhood Enforcement Team
Gresham Police Department
This program establishes contacts within the community and through city enforcement agencies and other police officers helps enforce existing statutes regarding chronic nuisance, abandoned property and exclusion orders.
Forecasting Street Robberies
Portland State University - 2012
Risk terrain modeling is a promising crime analysis tool with potential to help improve targeting of law enforcement responses to this crime.
Theft from Vehicle Prevention - Letter Program
Eugene Police Department
A partnership with local security companies aims to educate the public about practices that may make them targets for theft from vehicle.
Police Use of Force
Portland State University - 2013
A reliable, valid metric to assess use of force incidents both within and between agencies is needed to be consistent with evidence-based policing approaches.
DWI and Vehicle Action Programs
Portland State University - 2002
Vehicle impoundment and immobilization may be associated with declines in crashes and moving violation convictions.
Child Abuse and Family Violence Summit
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
The Child Abuse and Family Violence Summit has allowed professionals to gather, collaborate, and become educated on the latest techniques and strategies to combat these crimes.
Health Assessment and Treatment (HAT) Team
Multnomah County Department of Community Justice
The Health Assessment and Treatment (HAT) team is a coordinated effort aimed at improving access to health care by connecting adults involved in the criminal justice system with community based support services and providers.
Impact of Anti-Racial Profiling Training
Portland State University - 2011
Anti-racial training was well-received by participants and brought awareness to police-race issues, but did not impact individual police officers' personal perceptions of people-of-color.
Institutionalizing Community Policing
Portland State University - 2003
Leadership, problem-solving, quality of service, and top-down change are key factors to total integration of community policing into normal police operations
System Integration and Resource Network (SIRN) Training
Multnomah County Department of Community Justice
This training teaches officers how the parole, probation, and juvenile justice systems operate and creates continued opportunities for the agencies to build rapport.
Transgender Booking Policy
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
The MCSO created a policy o ensure the respectful, courteous, and professional treatment of transgender inmates, as well as respect for the sexual orientation or gender identity of any person in custody, while maintaining the safety, security, and orderly operation of all correctional facilities.
Illegal Drug Markets in Portland, Oregon
Northeastern University - 2006
The ease of customer accessibility outweighs the effect of possible sanctions in the presence and location of outdoor illegal drug markets.
Police Use of Force and People with Mental Illness
University of Massachusetts - 2015
A retrospective study of data from the Portland Police Bureau dispels the idea that use of force encounters with people with Mental Illness are significantly more dangerous to the parties involved in the incident.
Neighborhood Watch Programs in Medford, Oregon
University of Oregon - 2014
Neighborhood watch groups shown to be effective in reducing crime for specific property offenses.
Hood River County Telmate Guardian
Hood River County Sheriff's Office
Use of a minimally intrusive phone-based offender monitoring application aims to reduce recidivism in low risk offenders and make more resources available to high-risk offenders.
Clackamas County Transition Center
Clackamas County Community Corrections
A centralized location for access to reentry services aims to decrease jail use by clients in mental health crisis and reduce recidivism for all program participants.
Deschutes County STTL and Downward Departure
Deschutes County Adult Parole & Probation
A program offering a balance of sanctions, a variety of services, and a high frequency of contact aims to reduce recidivism and prison bed-days for offenders in Deschutes County.
Multnomah County Justice Reinvestment Program (MCJRP)
Multnomah County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council
A program providing personalized supervision and treatment programs aims to reduce recidivism and prison use.
Harney County Reentry Court
Harney County Community Corrections
A variety of services combined with incentives and/or a graduate sanction program aim to lower recidivism rates, decrease new violations, and decrease revocations.
Exclusion Program
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
An exclusion program allowing property owners/managers to engage the services of patrol to exclude individuals for one year from their property reduced repeat calls and increased owners/managers perception of safety.
Adult Sex Offender Program
Linn County Community Corrections
A multi-disciplinary treatment program provides assessment, treatment, and aftercare for sex offenders with the goal of changing offender behavior and thinking associated with abusive behavior.
Eugene Safety Town
Eugene Police Department
A comprehensive two-week educational program effectively introduced safety concepts to pre-Kindergarten aged children.
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion
Dallas Police Department
A pilot program within the Dallas municipal criminal justice system to divert some persons suffering from mental health issues from the criminal court system and into treatment intake.
Washington County Integrated Re-Entry Intensive Supervision and Services (IRISS)
Washington County Community Corrections
To reduce the number of Department of Corrections prison intakes in Washington County, IRISS provides the Court an enhanced community supervision alternative to prison.
The Effect of Trees on Crime in Portland, Oregon
U.S. Department of Agriculture - 2012
Larger trees and street trees were shown to have a modest crime reduction impact.
Resolution Northwest Victim-Offender Mediation Program
Portland State University - 2000
A comparative analysis demonstrated that victim-offender meditation is highly beneficial in the rehabilitative process of juvenile offenders.
Central Precinct Entertainment Zone
Portland Police Bureau
Strategic street closures, foot patrols, and crime prevention efforts reduced crime in a targeted urban area.
Specialized Crisis Response for Person with Mental Illness
Multnomah County - 2001
The availability of a specialized crisis response site in pre-booking jail diversion programs may help overcome common issues in law enforcement-mental illness interactions
Victim Offender Mediation
University of Minnesota - 2001
A descriptive evaluation of six victim-offender mediation programs revealed support for a flexible, open approach to mediation.
Crook County STTL/Downward Departure Specialized Caseload
This program is designed to provide intensive supervision to offenders receiving a downward departure or Short Term Trans Leave.
Grant County Restitution Advocate
Grant County Community Corrections
A Restitution Advocate position was created to assist victims in navigating the restitution process.
Clackamas County Lethality Assessment Program
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office
A collaboratively developed screening protocol connected high-risk DV victims with services, both immediately after the incident and follow-up services.
Central Precinct Foot Patrol
Portland Police Bureau
Foot patrol positively impacted fear of crime and police-community relationships through an emphasis on providing services and relationship building.
Juveniles in Sam Johnson Park
Redmond Police Department
A multi-faceted approach - including CPTED, relationship building, and focused patrols - was used to address juvenile problems and safety concerns at a local park.
Naloxone Deployment
Medford Police Department
Officers were trained to deploy naloxone to provide immediate treatment in the event of responding to an opioid overdose.
Qaxas Trail Cleanup
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, & Siuslaw Indians Police Department
CPTED techniques and community partnerships were used to address crime and increase residents' perception of safety on a local recreation trail.
Operational Analysis of Clearview and Partridge Apartments
Keizer Police Department
A multi-faceted POP approach was used to address criminal activity in two separate apartment complexes.
Chronic Nuisance Property
Corvallis Police Department
In combination with the Special Response Fee program, a standardized method for tracking nuisance offenders lead to reductions in repeat nuisance calls associated with college rentals.
Special Response Fee Notice
Corvallis Police Department
In combination with the Chronic Nuisance Property program, the use of civil fees lead to reductions in repeat nuisance calls associated with college rentals.
Community Policing in Portland
Portland State University - 2000
A non-rigorous evaluation found that despite problems with implementation, community policing met expected outcomes in areas such as incidence of crime, fear of crime, livability, and citizen satisfaction.
CPTED - The Commercial Demonstration in Portland, Oregon
National Institute of Justice - 1980
A 1976 CPTED demonstration was associated with the reduction of commercial and residential burglaries.
Neighborhood Park Watch
Lebanon Police Department
In a community partnership similar to Neighborhood Watch, teams are trained to be the eyes and ears for the police department and report suspicious circumstances to the police.
Nuisance Intervention Team (NIT)
Grants Pass Department of Public Safety
A specialized team used hot spot policing to increase community safety and livability.
Operation 911 Misuse Reduction
Keizer Police Department
An individualized program helped find services for and reduce non-emergency 911 calls from a dementia patient.
Squatters in Foreclosed Homes
Keizer Police Department
Investigation and cooperation with neighbors eliminated police calls to a foreclosed home and increased neighborhood quality of life.
Crisis Outreach Response Team (CORT)
Marion County Sheriff's Office
The Crisis Outreach Response Team (CORT) made up of one deputy, one mental health professional, and a part-time data entry position has increased referrals to services for persons suffering from mental illness, as well as reduced jail bed usage.

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Analytical approaches to studying stops data

Criminal Justice Commission & Center for Policing Excellence

Building Partnerships to Address Unlawful Camping

Corvallis Police Department

Partnerships were developed to increase resource referral for and communication with the homeless community and address the concerns associated with illegal camps.

Parkrose Initiative

Portland Police Bureau

A problem-oriented policing approach was used to address livability issues, including camping and businesses that contributed to crime and high call loads.

Accountability and BWC

University of Cambridge - 2016

The use of body-worn cameras reduced citizen complaints against police in a multisite randomized controlled trial.

The Albina and Killingsworth Collaboration

Portland Police Bureau

Partnerships among area businesses, residents, educational institutions and the police developed a multi-pronged approach to create a move livable environment.

Crisis Intervention Team Center of Excellence (CITCOE)

GOBHI & DPSST

Crisis Intervention Team Center of Excellence (CITCOE) provides structure, support and technical assistance to Law Enforcement agencies and their local Behavioral Health agencies in the development of a local CIT program.

Topic Summary - Community Surveys

Domestic Violence Home Visit Intervention

Journal of Psychological Trauma - 2007 & Violence Against Women - 2010

Home visits by teams composed of a police officer and a victim advocate were shown to empower victims to engage in support services and notify police sooner in subsequent DV incidents.

Telecommunications Public Outreach

Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon

Outreach programs were utilized to educate citizens on the various ways to contact emergency service, leading to a more efficient use of the 911 and the non-emergency numbers.

Falls City Park Project

Polk County Sheriff's Office

FLIR technology and increased community involvement addressed a number of livability issues associated with a city park.

LEADS and Associated Services

Marion County Sheriff's Office

In addition to a law enforcement assisted diversion program, a Resource Navigator helped individuals successfully transition back to the community.

Law Enforcement AED Program

Prineville Police Department

All patrol officers have been trained on how to provide High Performance CPR and use an AED to save citizens suffering from a cardiac event.

Topic Summary - Legalized Marijuana and Juveniles

Oregon State Police Car Care Program

Oregon State Police

Vouchers provided to motorists cited for equipment violations in order to lower the cost of minor repairs.

Policing Disorder - A Systematic Review

Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency - 2015

Policing strategies targeting disorder have a moderate crime reduction effect.

Topic Summary - Recruitment for Public Safety Agencies

Speeds Signs on Rhododendron Drive

Florence Police Department

Two radar-equipped electronic display speed signs with data collection capability were placed at the north and south ends of a crash prone roadway.

Topic Summary - Wellness Programs at Public Safety Agencies

Neighborhood Involvement Locations

Portland Police Bureau

Topic Summary - Performance Evaluations

Beaverton Mountain Bike Team

Beaverton Police Department

A focus on educating business owners and bringing needed resources to homeless communities has been associated with a reduction in calls for service related to homelessness, the number of illegal camps, and thefts.

Comfort K9

Sherwood Police Department

A K9 program committed to providing comfort and emotional support during and following traumatic events for both officers and citizens.

Statewide Approach to Mental Health and Crisis Response

Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police & Oregon State Sheriff's Association

A statewide policy framework for mental health and crisis response that can be scaled for use by a 2-person, 20-person, or 600-person law enforcement agency.

Community Partnerships and Construction Sites

Portland Crime Prevention and Livability Programs

Collaboration project between construction industry and neighborhoods to reduce property crime at construction sites.

Benton County Sheriff's Auxiliary Volunteer Program

Benton County Sheriff's Office

Volunteers help with less critical projects around the sheriff's office including, but not limited to, creating the sheriff's office newsletter, setting up speed trailer and completing speed surveys, staffing events, and supporting crime prevention programs.

Lane County Pretrial Services

Lane County Circuit Court

Release assistance officers have judicial authority to make release decisions using a risk assessment tool that takes a number of factors into account, including danger to the community.

Crime Reducing Effects and Financial Impact of Improved Lighting

Portland State University - 2001

Improved lighting in residential areas decreased both crime rates and the fear of crime.

Increasing Performance Through Improved Shift Policies and Practices

Police Quarterly - 2002

Knowing that fatigue negatively effects officers' health, experts provide a number of suggestions to reduce officer fatigue.

Domestic Violence Police Units

University of North Carolina - 2010

A specialized unit providing multi-faceted community response to domestic violence in Charlotte, North Carolina showed promising results for reducing recidivism.

Reducing Criminal Activities at Rental Properties

University of Cincinnati - 1998

Enhanced place management involving multi-disciplinary meetings with property owners was associated with increased target hardening leading to crime reductions.

Reducing Chronic Nuisance Through Regulatory Policy

California State University, San Bernardino - 2013