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Police Citizen Academy Offered (4/11/2013)
An opportunity to learn more about your Portland Police Department.
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Brighton Avenue Robbery (4/9/2013)
Portland Police officers responded to 578 Brighton Avenue, Don’s Baseball Card Center, for the report of a robbery.
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Murder suspect waives extradition. (4/4/2013)
Murder suspect Anthony Pratt has waived extradition and has been remanded.
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National Telecommunications Week (4/3/2013)
Dispatchers honored by Mayor and City Council.
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Press Release - Murder Arrest (4/3/2013)
Nineteen-year-old Anthony Pratt of Far Rockaway, New York has been arrested for the murder of 29-year-old Margarita Fisenko Scott. Pratt was taken into custody April 2nd in Queens, New York following questioning by Portland Police Detectives.
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PPD Youth Program Wins Harvard Pilgrim Kudos (4/1/2013)
Club M.I.S. wins this year's Community Hero of the Year award presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.
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The Portland Daily Sun profiles Officer Jessica Googins. (3/27/2013)
Officer bears father's badge number.
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Arrest in Arson Case (3/11/2013)
PPD makes an arrest in the weekend fire on Congress Street
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Fox News Features the Cops With Cakes Program (3/2/2013)
See the recent story on this popular program
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Bank Robbery Arrest (2/20/2013)
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Threatening Incident at Rieche School (2/14/2013)
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Recent Robberies (2/7/2013)
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Officer & Civilian of the Year (2/6/2013)
Officer Jessica Brown and Community Coordinator Mary Ellen Welch are honored as 2012's Officer and Civilian of the Year.
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Police Warning Public of Dangerous Heroin on Portland Streets (2/1/2013)
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Portland Police Annual Awards Breakfast Saturday (1/30/2013)
Members of the public and the department will be recognized for their commitment to public safety.
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Press Release (1/25/2013)
Strong Arm Robbery at 2 Portland Square
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Homicide Press Release (1/22/2013)
The cause of death of Margarita F. Scott was ruled a homicide by the State Medical Examiner.
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Suspicious Death (1/18/2013)
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New Officers to go to the Police Academy (1/11/2013)
Portland City Clerk swears-in five new officers who will be attending the Maine Criminal Justice Academy this month
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Kids Shop with a Cop Wednesday (12/18/2012)
Portland Police Department sponsors twelve children.
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Portland's newest officers celebrate in a different way (12/17/2012)
Three academy graduates joined their classmates to holiday shop for Maine's underprivileged youth
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Burglary to Motor Vehicle Arrests (12/11/2012)
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Wreaths Across America Makes Stop in Portland (11/26/2012)
Public ceremony welcomes convoy as it heads south to Arlington National Cemetery.
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Maine Police Patrol Competition (11/21/2012)
Officers from around Maine competed last month in a challenge designed uniquely to patrol officers.
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Arrest for Bangor Savings Robbery (11/15/2012)
Ohio Man Arrested on Federal Bank Robbery Charge
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New Officer Joins Portland (11/14/2012)
Officer Kevin Murphy, previously of Bangor PD, was sworn in this week as Portland's newest officer.
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Police Investigate Bank Robbery (11/13/2012)
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Aggravated Assault Investigation (11/9/2012)
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Portland's newest community policing coordinator stays busy in Bayside neighborhood (11/6/2012)
The Portland Daily Sun profiles, Suna Shaw, the East Bayside coordinator.
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Copper Thefts (11/2/2012)
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Police Investigate Theft of Rare Hand-Carved Eagles (10/25/2012)
Police Investigate Theft of Rare Hand-Carved Eagles
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Criminal Threatening - Tebb’s Smoke Shop (10/19/2012)
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Local Youth Graduate from Rigorous Navy Seals Program (10/18/2012)
Police Department partners with Maine Leadership Institute and Phoenix Foundation to offer SEALS-Fit program.
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Robbery 7 Eleven Store (10/16/2012)
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Press Release (10/15/2012)
Hit and run accident.
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Yellow Dot Program Kick-off (10/11/2012)
The Yellow Dot Program Kick-off event is scheduled for this Saturday, October 13th at Hadlock Field in Portland.
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Press Release (10/9/2012)
Arson Arrest
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Press Release (10/1/2012)
October 1st arrests of felons with loaded firearms in traffic stop
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Press Release (10/1/2012)
Home Invasions Over the Weekend
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Why We Have Canine Teams (10/1/2012)
You often see officers around Portland in their K9 cars, but many citizens don't get to hear about the great work they do!
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Portland Police Officers Recognized by Fire Department (9/21/2012)
The Portland Fire Department will recognize four Portland police officers with the Chief's Award of Appreciation at their annual merit awards ceremony on Saturday.
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Aggravated Assault Arrest (9/17/2012)
Press release 9/17/12
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Aggravated Assault Arrest (8/30/2012)
Press Release 8/30/2012
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Press Release (8/14/2012)
Public Awareness for an Indecent Conduct arrest-Brighton Avenue
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Press Release (8/10/2012)
Human remains found 8/4/2012 and information sought from the public.-UPDATE 8/14/2012- Victim Identified
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Our Favorite Volunteers! (8/2/2012)
The TIP Volunteer program 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 October 11.
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Portland PD's Mental Health Liaison (7/31/2012)
Portland Press Herald's article featuring Bob Rockett, the PPD's mental health liaison.
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Reward Announced (7/24/2012)
A $10,000 reward is being offered by family and friends of Darien Richardson
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Seeking Help from the Public (7/18/2012)
The police are asking for your help in locating a possible witness of the India Street homicide 1 AM Wednesday July 11th. Please contact the PD, either through the anonymous tip line on our website or call 874-8533- asian male, early 20's,stocky build, tattoo on neck
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Press Release (7/13/2012)
Gunshots reported on Marlborough Street
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A Worthwhile Police Tool (7/12/2012)
The PPD crime lab's AFIS machine's successes were recently highlighted in the news.
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Report Published (7/11/2012)
The Muskie School of Public Service, in partnership with the Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group, has released a report of a study of law enforcement and its interactions with minority and non- minority youth.
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Press Release (7/11/2012)
Public assistance needed on fatal shooting in the early morning of Wednesday July 11th.
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Portland Rotary Club Makes Generous Donation (7/9/2012)
The Portland Rotary Club presented a $6,600 donation to Chief Sauschuck, Officer Zack Finley and canine Mako during the club's meeting on Friday.
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Press Release (6/27/2012)
Serious Motor Vehicle Accident- looking for witnesses
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Promotions at the Department (6/18/2012)
Promotions are an important focus of the department as Chief of Police Mike Sauschuck chooses the new leaders of the department. We would like to introduce the newly promoted Sergeants, Lieutenants, Commander and Assistant Chief!
Click here for the Promotions web page.
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Public Meeting on Homelessness (6/6/2012)
City of Portland’s Task Force on Homelessness announces public meeting on June 14, 2012, 6:00pm-8:00pm.
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New Portland Officers Graduate (5/21/2012)
The Maine Criminal Justice Academy's graduating class included four Portland officers.
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Portland Police 2011 Annual Report Published (5/17/2012)
The annual report highlights initiatives, crime statistics and personnel changes for 2011.
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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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RAPE AGGRESSION DEFENSE (R.A.D.) TRAINING (12/27/2011)
BASIC SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN
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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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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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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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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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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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