A mannequin is placed in the driver's seat and equipped with a hand-held radar. The decoy unit is deployed by request of the a citizen who wishes to have a stationary presence for a certain period of time. These deployments may be for a few days to perhaps one week. These decoy units have been known to modify driving behavior in residential, business and recreational areas. To deter vandalism the Police Department will usually place the decoy unit in an area that is properly lighted and fairly well populated and will also ask the requesting citizen to keep a periodic watch on the unit.
Photo radar provides an additional education and enforcement tool to the list.
In 1994, the Legislature gave the cities of Beaverton and Portland the use of photo radar for a two year demonstration project. At the end of this period, the effectiveness of photo radar will be reviewed. Its continued use will be considered for additional Legislative approval. In January 1996, the City of Beaverton and Portland entered into a partnership to evaluate the impact of photo radar on speeding vehicles on residential streets and school zones. This program is well received by the public.