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Talking Beat - PPB Wellness Program
The PPB Wellness Program is an initiative designed to support the overall health and well-being of its officers. Recognizing the unique stresses and challenges that come with a career in law enforcement, the program addresses not only physical fitness but also mental, emotional, and social wellness.
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Talking Beat - Sex Trafficking in Portland
This episode of the Talking Beat features a discussion on the Human Trafficking Unit in Portland, emphasizing collaborative efforts to combat juvenile sex trafficking, support victims, and hold offenders accountable while prioritizing a victim-centered approach
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Talking Beat - a Conversation with Chief Bob Day
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.
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Talking Beat - Community Active Shooter Preparedness
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.
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Talking Beat - Fentanyl in Portland
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.
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Talking Beat - The Portland Police Bureau is hiring officers.
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.
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Talking Beat - A conversation with Portland Police Chief, Chuck Lovell.
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.
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Talking Beat - Gun Violence in Portland (2020)
In 2019, there were 426 reported incidents of gunfire in Portland, Oregon. 110 people were struck by gunfire during this time period as well, which means on average, every three days, an individual in the City of Portland is struck by gunfire.
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Talking Beat - Driving Under the Influence
On today's episode of Talking Beat, we're discussing 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.
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Talking Beat - The Sunshine Division
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.
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