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1. Aug 15

   Demonstration Events: Behind the Scenes - Talking Beat

   Go behind the scenes to find out what it takes to plan for and manage a large scale demonstration in the City of Portland.

2. Aug 8

   Chief Outlaw: Protesting in Portland - Talking Beat

   Chief Daniel Outlaw provides some perspective on how recent large scale events have affected the City of Portland and the Portland Police Bureau.

3. Jun 26

   Drugs in Portland - Talking Beat

   What drugs are in Portland, how do they get on our streets or in our communities, and what the members of the Drugs and Vice Division are doing about it?

4. Jun 3

   Crime Trends and Solutions in Portland's 3 Precincts - Talking Beat

   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

5. May 2

   Behavioral Health Unit - Talking Beat

   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.