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The Portland Police Bureau Wellness Program - Talking Beat
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The Portland Police Bureau has implemented a comprehensive wellness program dedicated to the physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being of its officers. This initiative allows officers one hour of wellness activities per 10-hour shift, which includes exercising, consulting with financial advisors, participating in yoga or meditation sess…
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Hiring Military Veterans 2024 - Talking Beat
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On this special edition of Talking Beat, we're talking about the recruiting and hiring of military veterans. PPB’s Recruitment Officer Patrick Johnson sits down with officer Zach, to discuss his perspective of the bureau as a former marine. In this episode, he will review his firsthand experiences transitioning from the military to the Portland Pol…
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Sex Trafficking in Portland - Talking Beat
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The discussion revolves around the crucial work of the Human Trafficking Unit in Portland, focusing primarily on juvenile sex trafficking. Collaborative efforts with law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney's office, and dedicated advocates like Robin, a survivor-turned-advocate, are highlighted. The team strives to combat trafficking, suppo…
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Talking Beat - a Conversation with Chief Bob Day
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Chief Bob Day discusses his reasons for coming out of retirement to lead the Portland Police Bureau. He talks about his hope for the organization and the community, and his sense of responsibility to make a difference. He also reflects on his personal experiences, including the loss of his son to cancer, and how it has shaped his outlook on life. C…
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Hiring Entry Level Police Officers - Talking Beat
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On this special edition of Talking Beat, we're talking about the recruiting and hiring of entry level police officers. PPB’s Recruitment Officer Patrick Johnson sits down with two of these officers, recently off probation, Officer Badri and Officer Hamilton, to discuss their perspectives of the bureau as newer additions. In this episode, they will …
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Hiring Experienced Police Officers 2023 - Talking Beat
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On this special edition of Talking Beat, we're talking about the recruiting and hiring of experienced police officers. PPB's Recruitment Officer Patrick Johnson sits down with two of those lateral police bureau members, Officer Aaron and Detective John, to discuss their perspectives on the bureau after working for other agencies. In this episode th…
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Community Active Shooter Preparedness - TalkingBeat
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This episode of the Talking Beat contains sensitive information and frank discussions of potential and past violence. If this is something that may not be appropriate for you and your mental health, please check the show notes for more detailed descriptions before listening to this program. Active shooter incidents are often unpredictable and evolv…
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Fentanyl in Portland 2022 - TalkingBeat
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This episode of the Talking Beat features a discussion on fentanyl. Fentanyl is prevalent in Portland, crossing all demographic boundaries. It affects all races, all socioeconomic groups, and can be a deadly choice.Terri Wallo-Strauss from our strategic communications unit talks with Lt. Chris Lindsey of PPB's narcotics and organized crime unit and…
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Portland Police Recruiting 2022 - TalkingBeat
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A conversation about recruitment and hiring with Chief Chuck Lovell and PPB's Recruitment Sergeant Trevor Tyler. We receive a lot of questions about our recruitment and hiring efforts and our plans to build the bureau back up in regard to staffing. We hope this provides some good information.De către Portland Police Bureau
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Chief Chuck Lovell - Talking Beat
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A conversation with Portland Police Chief, Chuck Lovell. It's a chance for the Chief to talk about what shaped him growing up, his experiences with the Bureau, and what service means to him.De către Portland Police Bureau
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Driving under the influence, or driving while impaired; whether it's alcohol, illegal drugs, marijuana, driving while impaired can and has killed on the streets of Portland. It's impact is far reaching from those who are injured or killed to those who are responsible. Sgt. Nick Newby talks about his experience being hit by a drunk driver.…
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The Portland Police Sunshine Division provides free emergency food and clothing to people in our community. We wanted to take a closer look at this long time agency and find out why police are involved, and how people can access it's services. Officer Matt Tobey acts as liaison between the Portland Police bureau and Kyle Camberg, is the Executive D…
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Domestic Violence Reduction Unit
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On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. In our own community, Portland police officers respond to domestic violence calls every day. Those calls are then turned over to a specialized unit.Transcript: https://www.po…
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Inside the PPB Sexual Assault Unit
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Go inside the Portland Police Bureau's Sexual Assault Unit to find out about sexual assaults and the innovative work that being is done."The one thing that is important for victims of sexual assault to know is that you're going to be heard and your voice is going to be powerful. Yes, we do like to arrest rapists, and that is a focal point of our un…
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Transcript:https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/735629What drugs are in Portland, how do they get on our streets or in our communities, and what is the Drugs and Vice Division doing about it? Commander Art Nakamura leads the division, which we commonly call DVD. They are responsible for investigating drug trafficking organizations and mone…
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Learn about PPB's Behavioral Health Unit
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Transcript:https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/730616The Behavioral Health Unit coordinates the Police Bureau's response to people in behavioral crisis, whether it's from a suspected mental illness or a drug and alcohol addiction or both. Also we answer the question: "Is the thin blue line a counter to Black Lives Matter?"…
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Transcript:https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/729721Traffic a popular topic for officers at community meetings and whether you travel by vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, foot, bus, streetcar, MAX train or scooter, you're navigating Portland's roads with a lot of other users out on the road as well. Our Portland police traffic officers two a…
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