(Portland, OR)  --  You'll notice more police officers on the streets of Portland this week, as thousands of fans and players arrive for the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament that starts Friday at the Moda Center.  Officers will be conducting high-visibility patrols around the team and fan hotels.  In addition, some traffic officers will escort team buses around the city, and when they're not doing that, those officers will patrol city streets to enhance safety.  This is in addition to regular patrols in the downtown core and Entertainment  District.  The Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games will be played between Friday, March 29th and Monday, April 1st.