You’ve likely read news articles regarding the rise of vehicle vandalism and catalytic converter theft in the Portland area. You may also have heard about the bill that went into effect in January to help address this issue.
In response, the Port of Portland also has implemented a number of actions to enhance safety and security in the PDX employee parking lot:
- Ensured the parking lot is patrolled and monitored 24/7 by Port of Portland staff, Port Police, SP+ Corporation employees and SP+ Corporation’s contracted security company
- Closed off the east exit to vehicles and pedestrians to limit access to the area
- Improved lighting and cut back landscaping to increase visibility
- Added signage reminding you to contact the PDX Communications Center if you see anything suspicious
- Added signage in bus shelters that include a QR code, giving you a quick way to provide feedback about your parking and shuttle bus service experience
Coming soon are these additional measures:
- Improvements to the perimeter fence, making it more secure
- Increasing the number of light fixtures and CCTV cameras to cover more areas in the parking lot
Additionally, as you would in any public parking lot, we encourage you to remove all valuables from your vehicle when parking at the airport. We also recommend taking the extra step of tucking your employee parking pass or hangtag into your console so it isn’t visible.
Most importantly, if you observe suspicious activity, call the PDX Communications Center emergency number at 503.460.4000. Thanks to your observations, Port Police have interrupted illegal activity in parking lots and garages – a great reminder that if you see something, say something.
