Justice Assistance Grant Awarded (5/10/2012) The Portland Police Department was allocated $94,697 under the FY2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The Department plans to use the funds for a variety of initiatives.
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Predictive Policing (4/26/2012) The city's crime rate has dropped, but our crime analyst wants to lower it even further. Find out how she plans to do that..
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Employees Honored at the Blaine House (4/19/2012) Community Coordinator Michelle Lauture and Senior Lead Officer Tim Farris were honored on April 3rd at the Blaine House in Augusta with the 2012 Make a Difference Award from the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
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National Telecommunications Week (4/9/2012) The dispatching force behind the scenes answer over 300,000 calls for police,fire and medcu service each year. They act on the forefront of the criminal justice field, and their recent awards showcase their talent...
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Portland Police Department to be Awarded 2012 Heart of Gold Award (4/4/2012) Community Counseling will present this award on Thursday April 5th at their annual celebration.
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High Honors for PPD Cheverus Graduate (3/26/2012) Officer Kevin Haley, a graduate in the class of 1987 at Cheverus HIgh School, was awarded their highest honor on Sunday March 25,2012.
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PPD's New Assistant Chief (3/21/2012) Chief Sauschuck names Vern Malloch as his second -in- command.
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PPD Recognized as a Patriotic Employer (2/6/2012) The Department was recently nominated by officers and received an Office of the Secretary of Defense award.
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Michael Sauschuck is chosen as the 19th Police Chief of the Portland Police Department (1/31/2012) Mark Rees, Portland City Manager, has announced that Acting Chief Michael Sauschuck, a fourteen year veteran of the Department, has been chosen Police Chief.
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Our Favorite Volunteers! (1/23/2012) TIP Volunteer Program hosts an Information Night on Wednesday February 29th
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New Officers to go to the Police Academy (1/10/2012) Four new Portland officers were sworn in on Friday, January 6th in a ceremony at police headquarters. These four new officers will attend the 18 week police academy in Vassalboro.
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Burglar Alarm Registration Required (12/27/2011) Under City of Portland Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2.5, the following policies are in effect with regard to the burglar alarm permit registration process for alarm users:
Beginning January 1, 2012, the one-time registration fee is $45.
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RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE (R.A.D.) TRAINING (12/27/2011) BASIC SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN
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Officers to Graduate (12/15/2011) Three Portland officers will graduate from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy on Friday December 16th.
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Survey Results of State-Wide Law Enforcement Query (10/31/2011) The Muskie Institute has published the results of their Crime Victimization Survey in order to provide a better understanding of the nature and extent of crime in Maine.
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In the News (9/30/2011) A national publication features the Portland Police hostage negotiations team
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TIP Volunteer Program Starts Training! (9/29/2011) TIP trains citizen volunteers to provide emotional and practical support to victims of traumatic events and their families in the first few hours following a tragedy in partnership with greater Portland first responders. A new academy starts in October
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Feedback of a New Variety (9/29/2011) Through the PPD Youth Services Program, officers have been visiting youth at Longcreek Development Center and the department has recently received their feedback on the officers and this new program...
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Portland Officer Accepts National Award (9/22/2011) 21 Reasons Underage Drinking Prevention Coalition has been selected as one of three recipients nationally of NASADAD's 2011 Exemplary Awards.
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Burglary Prevention - How You Can Help! (9/1/2011) Did you know that burglaries in Portland follow the same trend as many other areas? If your home or business is broken into, there is a much higher chance it will happen again.
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We're Proud He's One of Ours! (8/5/2011) On Tuesday July 26th, Portland's new City Manager, Mark Rees, announced the winner of the prestigious Robert B. Ganley award-Officer Kevin Haley. Kevin has been an outstanding officer for the department since 1998 and we were proud to see him receive such an honor.
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The Portland Police Department awarded Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (7/19/2011) The Portland Police Department has been allocated $116,052 under the FY2011 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant.
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Volunteers Expand Law Enforcement Response to Victims (4/25/2011) National publication features volunteer opportunities within Portland P.D.
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Heroes with a Heart (4/15/2011) Sgt. Bob Doherty of PPD recognized with first responders by TIP and Community Counseling for his efforts on behalf of crime victims.
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New Portland Officer to be sworn in (1/13/2011) Portland's newest police officer will be sworn in Friday January 14th at police headquarters
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Portland PD Efforts Recognized! (10/22/2010) We are pleased to announce that the department has been selected, after a competitive process, as one of six national learning sites for its Specialized Policing Response in Law Enforcement with its mental health partners by the Bureau of Justice Assistance at the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Anonymous Crime Tips (9/22/2010) The Portland Police Department is pleased to introduce three new ways of providing anonymous crime fighting tips to the police. Beginning this week, community members in Portland may send anonymous text messages, submit information anonymously via the internet, and leave anonymous phone messages.
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The mission of the Portland Police Department is to maintain a safe city by working in partnership with the community to prevent and reduce crime, protect life and property, help resolve neighborhood problems, and protect the rights of all.
The Portland Police Department is currently hiring for the following positions:
Police Officer
Dispatch
Written Exams: Thursday June 7, 2012 at 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM.
