Missions targeting specific crimes and a more proactive approach are on the agenda for the Portland Police Bureau in 2025, according to a document that spells out the bureau’s strategies for the year.
In a 23-page report released Thursday, Police Chief Bob Day wrote the bureau will continue last year’s strategy of running missions focusing on specific locations, types of crimes or neighborhoods. As the bureau struggles with staffing, officers will complete much of the work during overtime hours, he said…