By Don MacGillivray The Portland Police Union (PPU) contract is now complete and final after a lengthy, contentious process. The previous contract was expected to expire June 2020 and be …
Portland Police Union Contract Finalized Read More
By Jack Rubinger The Portland Street Response (PSR) team operates within the 911 system for non-emergencies and consists of a multi-disciplinary, culturally diverse team. It includes peer support, and will …
Portland Street Response: Expansion and Effectiveness Read More
By Nancy Tannler The Portland Street Response (PSR) program launched their first four-person team on February 16 in the Lents neighborhood. PSR is an alternative to sending the police to …
Portland Street Response Launches Read More
By Nancy Tannler At the July meeting of the Lents Neighborhood Livability Association (LNLA), Tremaine Clayton of Portland Fire & Rescue gave an update on Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty’s plans …
Portland Street Response Gearing Up Read More
By Nancy Tannler At the Lents Neighborhood Livability Association meeting (LNLA), a presentation was given that explains Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty’s plans to assist the police and fire departments with …
Pilot Program to Address Non-Emergency Police Calls Read More
