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Portland ranks No. 7 among U.S. cities for its investments to prevent and reduce gun violence
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For the fourth consecutive year, Portland ranked as top ten city in America for its readiness to address gun violence.
Portland announces a historic investment in community violence intervention
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This year, Portland City Council allocated $7.1 million in ongoing funding to Ceasefire, marking a historic investment in Community Violence Intervention (CVI) in Portland.
Ceasefire presentation to Portland City Council
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Stephanie Howard, Director of Community Safety, Sierra Ellis, Ceasefire Program Manager, and Franz Schoening, Assistant Chief of Portland Police Bureau's Investigations Branch, presented alongside Ceasefire partners to Portland City Council's Community and Public Safety Committee on June 2, 2026.
New report highlights Portland’s drop in gun violence, success of prevention, intervention, and enforcement efforts
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The report by the Center for American Progress ranks Portland among the top cities in the nation for reducing gun violence.
Funding Opportunity: Ceasefire Community Violence Intervention Services
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The City of Portland’s Ceasefire Community Response Program (CCRP) is seeking qualified community-based organizations to provide violence intervention and support services as part of Portland’s Gun Violence Reduction Strategy. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2026.
Portland Office of Violence Prevention is accepting applications for the 2026 Spring Break Youth Safety Initiative Sponsorship
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The deadline to apply is February 18, 2026 at 12 p.m.
Portland Ceasefire assistant director joins national community violence leadership academy
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Portland ranks No. 4 among U.S. cities for preventing and reducing gun violence
Mayor Keith Wilson
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Recognition builds on Portland’s decrease in violent crime .
Portland names Bob Cozzie as deputy city administrator for public safety
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Longtime public safety leader Bob Cozzie will serve as Portland’s deputy city administrator for public safety.
Portland names interim deputy city administrator for public safety
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Bob Cozzie, who has served as director of emergency communications since 2018, replaces outgoing service area leader Mike Myers.
Ceasefire hosts healing retreat for frontline providers
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Portland Office of Violence Prevention is accepting applications for the 2025 Spring Break Youth Safety Initiative Grant
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The deadline to apply is February 13, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Portland Office of Violence Prevention hosts community work session
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Statement from Mike Myers, Deputy City Administrator for Public Safety, regarding recent shootings in Portland
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Deputy City Administrator Mike Myers released the following statement on July 15, 2024 regarding recent shootings in Portland.
Statement from Mike Myers, Deputy City Administrator for Public Safety, regarding the U.S. Surgeon General’s firearm violence advisory
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Deputy City Administrator Mike Myers released the following statement regarding the U.S. Surgeon General’s firearm violence advisory on June 25, 2024.
Portland Office of Violence Prevention Newsletter - May 31, 2024
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Portland Office of Violence Prevention staff participate in White House community safety event
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Portland Office of Violence Prevention Newsletter - April 26, 2024
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Portland Office of Violence Prevention accepting applications for Safer Portland Grant
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Portland’s Community Safety Division reports on progress made to restructure programs, advance community-led safety efforts
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