The Portland Police Bureau continues to look into the public records that have been released this week involving text messages between Lieutenant Jeff Niiya and Joey Gibson. There is an on-going investigation and the Bureau cannot comment further on details involving personnel matters. While this investigation proceeds, direction has been given to Lieutenant Niiya to cease any further conversation with any event organizers. Additionally, Lieutenant Niiya is not participating in Rapid Response Team (RRT)-related activities until an investigation can be completed.
A community listening session has been scheduled for Thursday, February 21, 2019, from 6-8 P.M. This event will be hosted at the Maranatha Church located at 4222 NE 12th Avenue. The goals of the listening session are to hear concerns and solutions from the public. There is nearby parking and the use of public transportation is encouraged.
"It is imperative that we come together to hear people's concerns and ideas," said Chief Danielle Outlaw. "2019 is a year for solutions. We would like for the public to have the opportunity to share with the Portland Police Bureau their ideas for how to move forward."
If anyone planning to attend has an accommodation request, they can email: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/30697?action=UpdateItem&category_id=1143
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PPB's Response to Public Records Release:
During the week of February 11th, 2019, The Portland Police Bureau released documents in accordance to multiple public records requests for text conversations between Lieutenant Jeff Niiya and Joey Gibson. These conversations have generated a lot of public interest. For transparency, the Portland Police Bureau has posted all of the documents in their entirety at the following link: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/78708
"The Portland Police Bureau has strong organizational values that encompass integrity and accountability. We have also pledged transparency to our community," said Chief Danielle Outlaw. "I have directed an internal investigation to review the context of these communications and determine if any Bureau directives were violated. If anything is identified that is deemed outside of our values and directives, it will be addressed."
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