Portland has a number of active watch groups. Neighborhood Watch streets are marked with distinctive signs. This program targets those citizens who are concerned about their cars being stolen between 1 AM and 5AM through a sticker identification program which allows the police and border guards to stop their car if seen on the street during these hours. Police Explorers Young men and women between 14 and 21 years old can take part in this Scouting program designed to give young people an introduction to law enforcement as a career. Classes meet one evening a week for 12 weeks.
Alumni have the opportunity to participate in the state citizen police academy organization.