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Negative police videos most reduced perceived legitimacy; positive clips helped slightly. Sousveillance significantly shapes public trust in policing.
Bend 2021 study shows strong but declining trust in BPD; safety drops at night. Residents want better follow-up, engagement, and focus on key issues.
Gresham finds 6–12% of police/fire calls involve mental health, requiring more time, staff, and support. Calls peak evenings in key neighborhood
Deschutes County saw rising illegal marijuana activity post-legalization. Targeted enforcement led to major seizures, arrests, and dismantled BHO labs
Bend survey shows rising trust in BPD; strong daytime safety. Night safety, drugs, and traffic remain concerns. Community outreach boosts engagement
Online crime maps may improve transparency but also raise fear. Design choices like density settings impact safety perceptions and police trust.
NI-Loc patrols improved resident-police contact but didn’t cut crime. Higher dosage helped slightly. Trust needs consistent engagement.
To assess the Bend Police Department's (BPD)...
Kris Henning, Ph.D., Portland State University
Greg Stewart, MS., Portland State University
Parkrose survey shows safety concerns, esp. at night. Residents want more patrols, disorder response, and focus on NE Sandy–Prescott corridor.
Portland study shows most residents find crime news too incident-focused. Calls for broader media coverage on prevention, causes & community efforts.
The study addresses the challenge of identifying racial or ethnic disparities in traffic stop and search data by the Portland Police Bureau (PPB).