Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau

By City of Portland, Oregon

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We're focusing on thoughtful conversations that we hope will inform and provide you with a small glimpse of the work performed by Portland police officers as well as issues affecting public safety in our city.

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Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau episodes:

05.08.2024
Sex Trafficking in Portland - Talking Beat
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...
04.19.2024
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. He also reflects...
01.25.2024
Hiring Entry Level Police Officers - Talking Beat
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...
09.05.2023
Hiring Experienced Police Officers 2023 - Talking Beat
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...
11.15.2022
Community Active Shooter Preparedness - TalkingBeat
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...
05.18.2022
Fentanyl in Portland 2022 - TalkingBeat
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...
02.23.2022
Portland Police Recruiting 2022 - TalkingBeat
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...
12.10.2021
Chief Chuck Lovell - Talking Beat
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.
01.25.2021
NEWSBeat 10 - January 2021
In this episode of NewsBeat, the Portland Police Bureau continues to face critical staffing shortages; an improved interactive online dashboard offering data about shootings in the city; National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
11.30.2020
NEWSBeat 09 - November 2020
Welcome to the Portland Police Bureau’s News Beat for November, 2020. While we can’t highlight all the public safety issues and crime addressed by Portland Police Officers, here is a snapshot of what we’ve been discussing over the last month:...
08.07.2020
Officers Talk about Protests, Gun Violence and More.
Officers talk about their personal experiences during the current events happening in Portland, Oregon.
07.31.2020
Chief Lovell Media Event - July 30, 2020
Chief Chuck Lovell provides updates on demonstrations as well as information on recent shootings occurring in the City of Portland.
07.11.2020
Chief Lovell and Officer Jackson Media Event
Chief Lovell and Officer Jackson answer media questions following 40 days of demonstrations in Downtown Portland.
05.08.2020
NewsBeat 08 - May 2020
PPB continues its efforts in educating community members about the dangers of speed racing. Thieves are continuing to steal bikes during the pandemic. And an uptick in commercial burglaries. Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/760621
05.04.2020
PPB Covid-19 Q&A - May 1, 2020
Lieutenant Tina Jones interviews Director Bob Cozzie from the Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications, Fire Marshal AJ Jackson from Portland Fire and Rescue, and has a conversation with Chief Jami Resch. Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/760302
04.20.2020
PPB COVID-19 Q&A - April 17, 2020
On this special edition of the Talking Beat, Lieutenant Tina Jones talks to representatives from the Portland Police Bureau's Bike Theft Task Force as well as burglary and robbery detectives. She also interviews the Portland Police Bureau's Homeless Outreach liaison...
04.06.2020
NewsBeat 07 - April 2020
The Portland Police Bureau is dedicated to protecting and serving the people of Portland. We will continue to do so during this public health emergency. Due to the ever-changing situation, PPB continues to adapt and modify our procedures to...
04.03.2020
PPB COVID-19 Q&A - April 3, 2020
Lt. Tina Jones moderates a question and answer panel with various members of the Portland Police Bureau, the Sunshine Division and Chief Jami Resch regarding how COVID-19 has impacted their work.
03.21.2020
Portland Police COVID-19 Press Call
Chief Jami Resch answers questions regarding the Police Bureau's response during the COVID-19 outbreak. Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/757301
03.09.2020
NewsBeat 06 - March 2020
The Portland Police Bureau is expanding our online reporting system; Name changes to some PPB units and divisions; The Gun Violence Reduction Team will be using door hangers; and a new K9 in our Narcotics unit. Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/756287
03.02.2020
Meet the Portland Police Homeless Liaison
Stephanie is the Portland Police Bureau's homeless liaison. This is a new position that was created in the 2018/2019 budget. Stephanie officially started in August 2019 and this is our first opportunity to sit down and talk to her about...
02.06.2020
Gun Violence in Portland
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...
01.31.2020
NewsBeat 05 - February 2020
The Department of Justice finds the City of Portland in substantial compliance; East Precinct Officers rescue three people from a burning car; PPB celebrates Black History Month; The Bike Theft Task Force asks you to please register your bike and...
01.07.2020
NewsBeat 04 - January 2020
In this episode: The Portland Police Bureau has a new Chief, a look at how the Gun Violence Reduction Team keeps the community safe, Precinct Spotlight: East Precinct, the Bureau's new Wellness Program and an historic badge. Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/750938
12.16.2019
Driving Under the Influence
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...
12.04.2019
NewsBeat 03 - December 2019
Driving Under the Influence, Active Shooter Response information, Package Theft from porches and cars and tips to avoid charity fraud. Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/newsbeat
11.19.2019
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...
11.01.2019
NewsBeat 02 - November 2019
November is Fraud Awareness Month and the Portland Police Bureau would like to remind you that phone scams are a common way people are victimized by scammers. One popular scam is a caller impersonating police or sheriff departments. https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/newsbeat
10.18.2019
Domestic Violence Reduction Unit
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...
09.27.2019
NewsBeat 01 - October 2019
This episode covers recent Traffic Missions, Street Racing, Bias Crimes and the work of the Gun Violence Reduction Team. Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/742871
09.04.2019
Inside the PPB Sexual Assault Unit
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...
08.15.2019
Demonstration Events: Behind the Scenes
Every year the City of Portland has hundreds of demonstrations and protests. Most end peacefully and do not make the news, but recent violent encounters have raised the public interest as well as provide a few misconceptions. Go behind...
08.08.2019
Chief Outlaw: Protesting in Portland
Chief Daniel Outlaw provides some perspective on how recent large scale events have affected the City of Portland and the Portland Police Bureau. Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/739002
06.28.2019
Drugs In Portland
Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/735629 What 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...
06.04.2019
Crime Trends and Solutions in Portland's 3 Precincts
Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/733720 Portland has three precincts, Central, East, and North precinct. Police Commanders for each precinct provide some insights into what is going on in each of their precincts and some of the creative strategies they're using to address crime.
05.07.2019
Learn about PPB's Behavioral Health Unit
Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/730616 The 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...
05.07.2019
Traffic in Portland, Ore
Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/729721 Traffic 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....
05.07.2019
How to become a Portland Police Officer
Transcript: www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/729726 The Portland police bureau currently faces that critical staffing shortage as retirements come in large ways, the bureau faces more than 100 vacancies. Next year, in August, 2020, another large retirement is expected to occur. That's why today we're talking...

What's Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau episodes:

Sex Trafficking in Portland - Talking Beat

Talking Beat - a Conversation with Chief Bob Day

Hiring Entry Level Police Officers - Talking Beat

Hiring Experienced Police Officers 2023 - Talking Beat

Community Active Shooter Preparedness - TalkingBeat

Fentanyl in Portland 2022 - TalkingBeat

Portland Police Recruiting 2022 - TalkingBeat

Chief Chuck Lovell - Talking Beat

NEWSBeat 10 - January 2021

NEWSBeat 09 - November 2020

Officers Talk about Protests, Gun Violence and More.

Chief Lovell Media Event - July 30, 2020

Chief Lovell and Officer Jackson Media Event

NewsBeat 08 - May 2020

PPB Covid-19 Q&A - May 1, 2020

PPB COVID-19 Q&A - April 17, 2020

NewsBeat 07 - April 2020

PPB COVID-19 Q&A - April 3, 2020

Portland Police COVID-19 Press Call

NewsBeat 06 - March 2020

Meet the Portland Police Homeless Liaison

Gun Violence in Portland

NewsBeat 05 - February 2020

NewsBeat 04 - January 2020

Driving Under the Influence

NewsBeat 03 - December 2019

The Sunshine Division

NewsBeat 02 - November 2019

Domestic Violence Reduction Unit

NewsBeat 01 - October 2019

Inside the PPB Sexual Assault Unit

Demonstration Events: Behind the Scenes

Chief Outlaw: Protesting in Portland

Drugs In Portland

Crime Trends and Solutions in Portland's 3 Precincts

Learn about PPB's Behavioral Health Unit

Traffic in Portland, Ore

How to become a Portland Police Officer

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