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Robert "Bob" Day

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Chief of Police at Portland Police Bureau
📍 Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States

Bob Day is the Chief of Police for the Portland Police Bureau, a role he assumed in 2023 after being asked to return from retirement. With over 29 years of law enforcement experience, his leadership has spanned training, operations, and crowd management. He holds a Bachelors from George Fox University.

Outside of his official duties, Bob is the founder of "Reluctant Change, " a consultancy focused on leadership and curiosity. He has also directed strategic initiatives for The Red Door Project, leading workshops to foster dialogue between law enforcement and the community on topics like race and justice.

After a distinguished 29-year career culminating in his retirement, he was asked to return to lead the entire bureau as the 51st Chief of Police.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Chief of Police
Location
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States
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Leadership & Change
Owns a consulting business, "Reluctant Change, " focused on curiosity and leadership transformation, reflecting a deep personal and professional interest in the subject.
Community Policing
Has a background in developing alternatives to jail for behavioral health crises and works with The Red Door Project to improve police-community relations.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Chief of Police
Portland Police Bureau
1-2021
Owner
Reluctant Change
1-2020 - 9-2023
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Red Door Project
1-2021 - 1-2023
Consultant
Lones Management Consulting
3-2020 - 12-2020
Project manager
Mayor Ted Wheeler's Office
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Education
2016 - 2018
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
George Fox University
1987 - 1991
Associate’s Degree (ADCJ)
Clackamas Community College
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