Police Intelligence-Gathering and Surveillance: Better management needed to protect civil rights

A recent audit by City Auditor Mary Hull Caballero found the Portland Police gathered and stored information about political activity without documenting criminal suspicion. On April 25th, Don't Shoot Portland will host a presentation by the Auditor's Office on their latest findings including that:

•       Officers collected information about protesters without documenting reasons;

•       The Bureau held information about political activity without safeguards;

•       The Bureau had technology capable of gathering personal information without policies and procedures to protect civil rights;

•       Officers use social media for investigative purposes without direction; and

•       Better transparency may lower public’s fear of airplane surveillance.

If you’d like to read the report before the event, you can view it at www.portland.gov/police-intelligence-gathering

You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, and engage in discussion about these important issues. You'll also learn about how you can share your opinions about upcoming audit topics including Vision Zero and traffic safety, the Joint Office of Homeless Services, the Inclusionary Housing Program, and fiscal management at the Parks Bureau. The presentation will be live-streamed through our YouTube page here.