Research Units

Portland study finds most find online crime reporting easy, but low satisfaction stems from poor follow-up. Better design and contact can build trust.

Oregon officers report confusion, rising DUIs, and enforcement issues post-legal weed. Study urges clearer laws, training, and agency collaboration.

Portland study finds most find online crime reporting easy, but low satisfaction stems from poor follow-up. Better design and contact can build trust.

Study finds IPV repeat offenses can be predicted using existing police data. 10-item tool offers efficient, automated risk scoring, minimal added cost

Portland study finds online crime reporting: easy but lacks follow-up. Low satisfaction harms trust; better communication can boost public confidence

Portland study finds public split on gunshot detection tech; trust in police boosts support, privacy concerns and prior knowledge increase opposition.

Portland study finds only 11.5% report hearing gunshots. Trust in police boosts reporting; uncertainty, fear, and doubt in response are key barriers.

Bend study finds rising trust in BPD, strong daytime safety, concern over homelessness, traffic, growth; urges more engagement, visibility, support.

Evaluate the use of computer-aided dispatch (CAD)
Kris Henning,
Christian Peterson,
Greg Stewart,
Kimberly Kahn,
Yves Labissiere,
Brian Renauer...

Springfield survey shows strong SPD support overall, but younger, newer, and victimized residents report lower trust, safety concerns, and engagement.

Portland CBCR boosted trust, cleanups, and follow-ups in hotspots. Foot patrols helped, but crime rates stayed flat. COVID and staffing limited impact

Dot maps raised fear and lowered trust in police and neighborhoods. Density maps reduced fear and were seen as clearer for locating high-crime areas.