HomeLocalPortland PD has ‘lowest number of sworn employees’ in 25-plus years, asks for reduced budget cuts to fill jobsPortland PD has ‘lowest number of sworn employees’ in 25-plus years, asks for reduced budget cuts to fill jobsThu, February 4, 2021SHARE NOW The Portland Police Bureau now has the “lowest number of sworn employees” in more than 25 years, prompting the department to reassign certain personnel as a way to decrease overtime costs, officials announced.