City of Portland, OR

04/08/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/08/2025 16:12

New PPB Podcast Episode Highlights Efforts to Address Bias Crimes in Portland

Press Release
The latest episode of the Talking Beat Podcast, produced by the Portland Police Bureau, focuses on the important work being done to address bias crimes in our community.
Published
April 8, 2025 2:12 pm

In this episode, a member of the Major Crimes Unit discusses with our host how PPB investigates and helps support victims of crimes motivated by bias and hate. Listeners will gain insight into the unique challenges these cases present, and the collaborative approach taken with community and state partners.The discussion emphasizes the importance of encouraging victims and witnesses to report bias incidents and crimes.

The "Talking Beat" podcast is part of the Portland Police Bureau's broader efforts to connect with the public, provide transparency, and engage in meaningful conversations about public safety issues.

The new episode is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the Bureau's website.

To listen to this episode and others, visit https://www.portland.gov/police/podcast


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