PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Police Bureau on Thursday welcomed 22 new officers to its ranks, marking the largest single swearing-in ceremony in more than 25 years.
The last time the bureau brought in a group this large was in 1999.
In recent months, PPB’s Recruitment Unit says it has implemented a wide-ranging strategy to revitalize hiring, including new advertising efforts, social media campaigns spotlighting current officers, and updates to its communication platforms that allow recruiters to engage directly with applicants…