Building Understanding with Portland’s APIA Communities

“Sometimes it’s hard just wanting to feel safe, but you don’t know who to speak to.” In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this video highlights voices from the Portland Police Bureau’s Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Advisory Council. Council members discuss the importance of cultural understanding, communication, representation, and community collaboration in building stronger relationships between public safety agencies and the communities they serve. The APIA Advisory Council works alongside PPB to foster dialogue, share perspectives, and strengthen connections across Portland’s diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.