Bob Day is sworn in as interim police chief for the Portland Police Bureau on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and the Portland Police Bureau wrote the following about Day in a joint news release last month: "Bob first joined the Portland Police Bureau as an officer in 1990. He led multiple assignments and teams within the bureau, including the Training Division, Critical Incident Command, Crowd Management, and Operations Branch. "He has been recognized for his innovative ideas in crime reduction strategies and his commitment to leading difficult conversations about race, civil disorder, behavioral health, and their impact on the criminal justice system. He has also been a trusted advisor to corporate and public sector leaders and a sought-after presenter on topics such as leadership, resilience, and hope. "He became the Deputy Chief of Police in 2018 before retiring in 2019." Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/KGWNews8 Watch the latest KGW newscast: https://www.kgw.com/watch Get the KGW app: https://kgw.com/appredirect