Rosie Sizer
Board Member
Chief of Police, Portland Police Bureau

Chief Rosanne Sizer was officially sworn in as Chief of Police for the Portland Police Bureau on July 13, 2006. Chief Sizer was hired in 1985, and has worked throughout the Bureau in various assignments, including the precincts, Drugs & Vice Division, TriMet Division and the Detective Division. Before becoming Chief, she was Commander of Southeast Precinct and prior to that, Central Precinct. During her tenure at Central Precinct, then Commander Sizer developed communications, strategic and tactical plans for various street protests, including those leading up to the Iraq War. She has been the tactical commander for hundreds of police officers in an effort to balance free speech rights with the safety of people and property. Chief Sizer has a long history of building relationships within the community, acting as the Bureau's unofficial liaison with people who have not traditionally had relationships with the police (e.g. social service organizations, political dissenters and community activists). Chief Sizer is committed to a leadership style of innovation and collaboration. She has said that under her leadership, building relationships within the community is a top priority for all Police Bureau members. As Chief, she is committed to organizing police resources to have the most effective and positive impacts on the community.