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Citizen Orientated Policing School (COPS)  (6/19/2009)
The Portland Police Department, in collaboration with other Cumberland County communities, is offering a ten week Citizen Orientated Policing School (COPS) starting Wednesday, September 16, 2009. The class sessions are held each Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the various participating law enforcement agencies. More

Portland Officers run in Law Enforcement Torch Run on Wednesday June 3, 2009  (6/8/2009)
Portland officers met South Portland officers at the Veterans Bridge for the passing of the torch in the annual torch run. With runners from the Maine State Police, officers ran the five miles to Falmouth where they passed the torch to officers there. This annual event raises money for Special Olympics. More

Murder Investigation Reward  (6/5/2009)
On September 7, 2008 Mercy Hospital security guard James Angelo was murdered. He was shot in the back while working. Mercy Hospital, Maine Medical Center and area businesses have partnered to offer this reward for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of persons responsible for the murder of James Angelo. More

Press Release  (6/5/2009)
The Portland Police Department announces the re-issuance of a $41,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the individual(s) responsible for the death of James Angelo. The reward offer is funded by donations from Mercy Hospital, Maine Medical Center, Northeast Ambulance, and a donor who wishes to remain anonymous. More

Maine Academy Graduates New officers  (5/29/2009)
Friday May 22, 2009 the Maine Criminal Justice Academy graduated Portland's newest officers. More

Murder  (5/27/2009)
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Portland Police Department's New Chief  (5/6/2009)
Chief James Craig More

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