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PPB Sworn Staffing Report
Report Date: 06/30/2026
Overall Staffing
- Patrol Officers (911 Calls): 324 *
- Total Officers: 572
- Supervisors, investigations, specialized units, and command staff: 237
- Total Sworn Members (All Ranks: Officer through Chief): 809
Officer Breakdown
- Officers in Training: 89
- Officers Assigned To Specialized Roles: 139
- Officers Leave of Service: 21
Patrol Officers
| Precinct | Officers | % of Patrol |
|---|---|---|
| East | 107 | 33.0% |
| Central | 116 | 35.8% |
| North | 101 | 31.2% |
| Total | 324 | 100% |
Estimated Patrol Officers on the Street:
These numbers reflect the estimated number of patrol officers working on the streets of Portland at any given moment. They are based on current roster schedules for active sworn police officers assigned to patrol operations. The figures are intended to provide a general view of patrol staffing distribution across the city's three precincts throughout a typical week.
| Precinct | Estimated Patrol Officers Working At Any Given Time |
|---|---|
| East | 19 |
| Central | 21 ** |
| North | 18 |
* Note: PPB has 326 patrol officers working three precincts 24/7 to answer 911 calls. This is not the total number of patrol officers working at one time. Officers work four 10-hour shifts and have 3 days off per week. Patrol officers also have vacations, sick time, court, family leave, and required training. Each officer also gets 1 hour of wellness per shift.
** This number includes the Bike Squad.
Patrol Officer Workload
In 2025, PPB officers were dispatched to approximately 221,000 calls for service.
| Workload Measure | Average |
|---|---|
| Dispatched calls per year | 221,000 |
| Dispatched calls per day | 607 |
| Dispatched calls per hour | 25 |
| Average time between dispatched calls | 2.4 minutes |
| High-priority calls | 1 every 9.1 minutes |
| Lower-priority calls | 1 every 5.2 minutes |
These figures are averages. Actual call volume and officer availability vary depending on time of day, staffing, weather, major incidents, and other operational demands.
Some high-priority calls require multiple officers to respond at the same time, depending on the nature of the incident and safety considerations.
Other Ranks
| Rank | Count |
|---|---|
| Sergeants | 110 |
| Detectives | 76 |
| Criminalists | 13 |
| Lieutenants | 23 |
| Captains | 4 |
| Commanders | 6 |
| Assistant Chiefs | 3 |
| Deputy Chief | 1 |
| Chief | 1 |
| Other Ranks Total | 237 |
Authorized vs. Actual Staffing
| Category | Authorized | Actual | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sworn (All Ranks) | 877 | 809 | 68 |
| Officer Rank | 599 | 572 | 27 |
| Other Ranks | 276 | 237 | 39 |
| Public Safety Support Specialists | 42 | 32 | 10 |
| Professional Staff | 342 | 301 | 42 |
Staffing Changes (Last 12 Months)
| Category | Hired | Separations |
|---|---|---|
| Sworn | 76 | 58 |
| Professional Staff | 15 | 26 |
| Total | 91 | 84 |
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Understanding 911 Call Priorities
Not every 911 call involves the same level of danger or urgency. Emergency calls are prioritized based on factors such as immediate danger, injuries, whether the incident is happening right now, and available police resources citywide.
Understanding how calls are prioritized can help explain why some incidents receive faster responses than others and why lower-priority calls may wait when officers are handling emergencies.
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Historical Authorized Numbers
| Year | Authorized Sworn |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 877 |
| 2023 | 881 |
| 2021 | 882 |
| 2020 | 916 |
| 2019 | 1001 |
| 2009 | 1004 |
| 2005 | 1035 |
Historical Hires and Application Numbers
| Calendar Year | Sworn Hires | Sworn Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | 1,801 |
| 2024 | 74 | 1,537 |
| 2023 | 61 | 1,259 |
| 2022 | 80 | 1,513 |
| 2021 | 42 | 1,112 |
| 2020 | 62 | 1,882 |
Portland vs National Average
Portland currently has about 1.26 sworn members per 1,000 residents-with 809 sworn members serving a population of around 640,623.
In contrast, the national average is around 2.4 sworn members per 1,000 residents. This means that if Portland were to meet that average, it would need approximately 1,538 sworn members - a significant increase of 729 sworn members over the current staffing level.
This discrepancy highlights the staffing challenges Portland faces relative to peer cities, where higher officer-to-resident ratios are common.