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Portland council confirms Robert Day as police chief after public testimony and debate
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Portland City Council voted 12-0 to confirm Robert Day as chief of police on Feb. 19, 2025, after public testimony from community leaders and a lengthy Q&A about recruitment, alternative responses and federal coordination.
Portland City Council confirmed Robert Day as chief of police in a 12-0 vote Wednesday, Feb. 19, after public testimony from local officials and community leaders and extended questioning by council members.
The confirmation completes Mayor Wilson's nomination process and follows a public presentation that highlighted Day's decades of law enforcement experience and his recent work as interim chief. Mayor Wilson told council, "I respectfully request the city council support in confirming Robert Day as the chief of police for the city of Portland." The mayor said Day has led initiatives on crime reduction and community engagement and urged the council to back his nomination.
Councilors heard a recorded endorsement from Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Petersen and in-person testimony from pastors, neighborhood leaders and nonprofit representatives who said Day has worked constructively with behavioral-health and community partners. JW Matt Hennessy, pastor at Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church, said Day "takes to…
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