I debated whether or not to leave a review here because it will be based entirely off of one…read moreinteraction. That being said, it was so positive, I've got to do it. Last summer, after having lived in Portland only a few weeks, my bike was stolen out of a secure bike storage area at my apartment complex. I was told by coworkers I'd never see it again and that it probably wasn't even worth filing a police report. After a bit of convincing by one person, I figured it couldn't hurt to file a report anyways (worst case it's a waste of time, best case, I get my hike back). Anyways, I filed the report, bought a new bike, and forgot all about it until a few weeks ago when I got a call from officer Dave Sanders. Dave did some good old fashion police work, arrested one bike thief, and was able to track down a stash of bikes at a homeless camp. Sure enough, one of the bikes found was mine. Dave was incredibly friendly during the whole process. He even waited around after his shift to get my bike back to me then, to save me having to get it out of evidence which would have added some extra legwork on my end. When I showed up to get the bike, he helped me get it registered on Project 529 (great way to keep tabs on your bike if this sort of thing ever happens). That about sums it up. I'm still speechless they were able to find my bike. Not only that, the thief even put new grips on it, and it came back in better condition than when I lost it! One more thing: Dave said the vast majority of bikes they recover end up getting auctioned off because people don't file reports when their bikes are stolen. File that report! You can do it online and it only takes 5 minutes.

As a recently sworn-in police recruit with a documented history of serious heart conditions and…read moremultiple prior cardiac surgeries, I entered the academy process with both commitment and vulnerability. During training, I experienced alarming symptoms, including tasting blood, and raised concerns about my health. I did not feel there was meaningful follow-up, individualized assessment, or clear coordination to ensure that my medical condition was being fully evaluated in light of the physical and academic demands placed upon me. Given my documented medical history, I found this deeply concerning. Police organizations appropriately hold recruits to high standards of performance, discipline, and accountability. Those same standards of care, communication, and attentiveness to serious medical concerns should apply internally as well. When someone's health, career, and reputation are all at stake simultaneously, there should be a clear and transparent process that prioritizes both readiness and well-being. I hope future recruits with documented medical histories receive thorough, proactive engagement when concerns are raised

Who knew I would review a police department - especially when I do not live here! I definitely do…read morenot like to need the police but was so grateful. This experience made me more likely to reach out to the police. I do delivery driving and prefer to work through the middle of the night because I genuinely feel safer. During the day people order from apartments that have no where you can safely pull over with all the cars. The cars on the road are excessive and aggressive. The people you drop to barely tip yet are very rude. Nighttime is the opposite usually and most deliveries are just to nice people who work late like security or laboratories. I get lots of houses all over town and have the joke to please get stoned and order but stay conscious to leave your porch light on at least. 230am I get a Taco Bell pickup and drive it over to a very lovely Lake Oswego house with a large solid magnetic gate with a fancy keypad and voice. They left the code saying to just leave the food and here's the entry code. Cool, through the gate, drop food and take the photo. I went to leave and was very confused as there is zero trigger to get back out. I looked and looked. I tried the text to customer and calling the customer. The house has zero signs of life and Ubereats customer service was ridiculously unhelpful. I called the non emergency line for Lake Oswego and the very kind dispatcher and I chatted - she really made me feel better. I do not like being trapped and there was a one foot space under the gate I even tried to see if maybe I could squeeze under but nope. I thought the police would take forever, not take me seriously or something... I made a lot of assumptions as I was genuinely a bit scared and distressed feeling helpless and trapped. I was in shock as to how fast the police arrived - seriously it could not have been even five minutes after she said she was able to dispatch someone. He was so kind, went right to the keypad to enter the code (I seriously will never forget this person's gate code!!!) and the amount of relief hearing that magnetic lock unhinge...I resisted the VERY strong urge to run straight into his arms. I wanted to shake his hand while thanking him and seriously hearing him say his first name versus that authoritarian attitude you expect was so nice. Also, him giving me their number and stating that since I am over there delivering hopefully I don't need them but that they are definitely there if I do.

They are mean and pulled me over for having no plates They camp behind corners and do nothingread more

I have called them 3 times: once for a damaged car, once because of terrible neighbors throwing…read moreloud parties weekly AND THEYRE USELESS. My daughter's license was stolen out of the mail and their response was "there's nothing we can do!" They cite protests as a reason to not come out even in 2026.

Thank You Beaverton Police Dept Community Services Division for your pro active stance on abandoned…read morevehicles on our city streets. Your quick response to the non-emergency dispatch complaints is much appreciated by our neighborhood. Ron Royse

My family and I came in the meet up with the police officers not long ago. They welcomed us and…read moretalk with our children. It was a wonderful time. They took a pictures with the kids and posted to their social media page. It was very special for the kids. Our community has always counted on you when we needed you. Now you can count on us!!! -A grateful resident who is safe, thanks to the risks you take each day. God Bless!!

Thank you Milwaukee Police for effectively, efficiently and safely for acting on a very important…read moreRO. Indian hummus weight has been lift enough my shoulders. There's no winners here. I no longer have to live in fear of my safety and or retaliation. I'm free now. I broke the chain and cycle once and for all. Today my life has more meaning than ever and I have hope again. I live a good clean life and this just made it better. Thank you Milwaukee Police for ending this nightmare. I can focus on my family, my health and my future because of you. My extreme gratitude to you all. Respectfully Anonymous citizen in the city of Milwaukie

In June of 2024 my daughter and son-in-laws high-end bikes were stolen from the back of their RV in…read moreGladstone ( $2400 and $5400+ respectively ). They contacted GPD and reported the theft. On or about 10-25-24 a Milwaukie Sgt. noticed a bike out of place in their impound. He ran the serial numbers and found it to be the $5,400+ bike that was stolen. YAY! I am a retired police chief and knew all sorts of officers. My salutations to Sgt. Inman. He is a reflection of nothing but the highest standards of good police work in Milwaukie and its department. Whether they will leverage this find to root out the other , very expensive, bike remains to be seen but the person that got arrested with the bike may be sweating a bit right now. Keep up the good work!!

as a black man I have never met more upstanding or helpful police officers in any department I have…read moreever worked with in both Oregon California and Washington. The officers of this department are another breed. obviously I don't expect them to have the best Yelp reviews because people who write negative reviews about them have often had bad experiences because they were experiencing the worst times in their life when they had to interact with the police. But the fact is that the police are there to protect the citizens and the taxpayers. And Vancouver Police do uphold that. growing up as a black person I was never told that I should fear the police by my parents. In fact I was told the opposite that the police are to be respected. In my 49 years on this Earth I have never had a single problem with the police because of the color of my skin. I have only been pulled over two times in my life and never have gotten a ticket. There is a reason for that. I do not go around selling drugs or anything like that. Vancouver Police are the best for a small town becoming a big Town Police department.

I have renewed faith in the police my aunt reported her car stolen and they found it for her in one…read moreday !!It was parked at some apartment complex across town!I wish my car would have been stolen here the Portland police said they don't actively search and I never did get it back thank you so much you are awesome

An idiot driver hit the back of my car while it was parked. I'm trying to find out what the police…read moredepartment suggests I do next. I have the license plate number. I saw her pull right into my car while I was sitting in the dentist's chair! Super slow wait here though...

A month ago we had an intruder. We had left our windows open to cool things down and my daughter…read morewas sleeping on the couch that night for the first time. While she was sleeping someone took the screen off of the window, pushed the treadmill over and was halfway into the apartment before he dropped his lighter and she woke up. She got up to see what the noise was and he walked right past her. She said he looked her full in the face. We called the non-emergency number and were told to fill out a report online. We did and were told someone would contact us. (The lighter is still laying where he dropped it. No one has touched it. We included this in the report.) We called to see what was happening with our report, had to leave a message and were told they were reviewing it and we would be contacted in 5 days. 5 days later. Still nothing. No one has come out to talk to us or check out the lighter. It's still there. We don't know if he was just taking the opportunity because the window was open or if he saw our daughter and had bad intentions. Truthfully I don't care what his intentions were. I just want someone to come get this damn lighter and act like they give a rats ass that someone tried to come into our house!

Phone contact with the administration office regarding a very important issue. Several messages…read moreleft and no return phone calls. Poor service and lack of responsiveness.

Negligent and very poorly trained in the laws that they are sworn to uphold. Rude, aggressively…read moreharrasses those below a certain income bracket. Inconsistent and very unprofessional. The only exception that I can personally think of is officer Swanson. Excellent example of what a Sheriff Deputy should be.