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Public Safety

Cascade Campus 6/18/2026

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Content warning: This message includes information about a reported crime. We recognize this can be alarming. If you would like support in relation to this report, or you are feeling triggered about violence in your own life, please consider the resources listed in this message.

Timely warning update #TW.26-0231

  • Update Issued: 6/18/2026
  • Original Timely Warning Issued: 5/27/2026
  • Incident Type: Arson
  • Location: Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ – Cascade Campus, 705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217
  • The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Department of Public Safety is providing the following update regarding the Timely Warning issued on May 27, 2026, concerning an individual suspected of intentionally setting multiple fires in and around the Cascade Campus area. The incidents included a fire near Minnesota Avenue west of campus, an attempted fire near dumpsters west of the TEB Building on Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ property, and a third fire at the TriMet bus shelter near N. Killingsworth Street and N. Albina Avenue. Updated Information Following a joint investigation by the Portland Police Bureau, Portland Fire & Rescue, and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Department of Public Safety, a suspect has been identified and arrested in connection with these incidents. Status of Threat At this time, investigators do not believe this incident poses an ongoing threat to the campus community.
  • This notice is being distributed in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act.

Safety tips and resources

  • If you have been assaulted or see an assault in progress, try to stay calm and go to a safe location. Call 911 and if safe to do so, Public Safety emergency at 971 722 4444 for help. Do not attempt to apprehend any suspects or perpetrators of crime. Your personal safety and the safety of others around you should be your first concern.
  • Stay aware, use caution and vigilance and Trust your Instincts. If you feel something is wrong or not quite right, contact Public Safety for assistance. Program our number into your phone for quick access: 971 722 4444. We’re here to help!
  • Parked at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½? Call 971 722 4902 to ask for an escort to your vehicle while on Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ property, especially encouraged after dark.
  • Be a good witness: If you can and it’s safe to, observe as many details as possible to help investigations. Notice your perception of the assailant’s gender, race, age, height, hair color, clothing, tattoos or scars. If a vehicle is involved take note of the color, make and model and its license plate if possible.
  • If you are at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and need help, a Blue Light Emergency Phone can connect you right to Public Safety.
  • The Department of Public Safety provides crime prevention training upon request. To request a session, please contact publsafe@pcc.edu[opens in new window].

Report information about the incident

If you have information that might help in this investigation, please contact Public Safety at 971 722 4444. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to immediately report any crimes or suspicious activity.

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ student support resources

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ employee support resources

  • Employee Assistance Program provides free and confidential services to eligible employees, their spouses or domestic partners, family members living in the household, and dependents up to 26 years old regardless of location.

Support resources outside of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½

  • Crime Victims’ Hotline: 1 866 689 HELP (1 866 689 4357)
  • : The CVC program was created to assist victims of violent crime with expenses associated with the crime. This includes domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, robbery, assault, homicide, or other compensable crime resulting in a physical or psychological injury. The mission of the CVC program is to ease the financial impact of these crimes on victims, survivors, and their families.

Experiencing a mental health crisis?

  • National Help: 988 is a suicide & crisis lifeline, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
  • For Veteran support: Dial 988 and then press 1, text 838255, or chat online at 
  • Your county’s crisis line is:
    • Clackamas County: 503 655 8585
    • Columbia County: 800 294 5211
    • Multnomah County: 503 988 4888 or 1 800 716 9769
    • Washington County: 503 291 9111 (se habla español) / TDD: 1 800 735 2900
    • Yamhill County: 800 560 5535

If you have any non-emergency questions regarding this Timely Warning, please contact Clery@pcc.edu

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