Citizen volunteers needed for police review committee

The Independent Police Review Division receives and screens complaints about Portland Police Bureau officers. The IPR may investigate, mediate, dismiss, or refer complaints to the Portland Police Bureau.

The IPR overseeing investigations, analyzing complaint patterns, and conducting policy reviews. is seeking volunteers for the Citizen Review Committee to monitor and advise the IPR, hear appeals and receive public concerns.

Candidates must be Portland, Oregon residents or business owners with a lack of real or perceived conflicts of interest for or against law enforcement. Seeking five volunteers for two year terms.

Applications must be received at the IPR office by 4:30 p.m. Monday, July 20. Delivery can be done by mail or in person at 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Room 320, Portland, OR 97204, e-mail at: iprcrc@ci.portland.or.us or fax at: 503-823-3530. Questions, please call the IPR main phone line at 503-823-0146.