Protests continued on Thursday at the South Waterfront near the ICE facility, with the Portland Police Bureau monitoring the situation. The Portland Police Bureau said it activated an Incident Command Team led by a Crowd Management Incident Commander to manage resources, including Dialogue Liaison Officers in white shirts, the Rapid Response Team, the Air Support Unit, and a Sound Truck used to deliver announcements to protesters, according to the City of Portland.
The Portland Police Bureau reported that two people were arrested during the evening—Harold Smith for harassment and Thomas Allen on an outstanding warrant—bringing the total number of arrests to 47 since protests began in early June. The Portland Police Bureau expressed appreciation for the assistance of Portland Fire & Rescue and the Oregon State Police. The bureau also reiterated that, under directive 810.10, it does not engage in immigration enforcement and remains focused on public safety and law enforcement, as mentioned by the City of Portland.
The Portland Police Bureau said their increased presence during protests was part of efforts to address specific crimes while protecting lawful activities. They stated that “just because arrests are not made at the scene, when tensions are high, that does not mean that people are not being charged with crimes later,” as reported by the City of Portland. The bureau advised residents to follow updates on its Events channel on X, for information about public safety and protest developments.
