Public Safety Podcast

Bobbie Regan a former PPS Board member, and George Weatheroy head of PPS school security discuss a proposed initiative petition to provide additional funding to schools for career and technical education classes. They also talk about school security and the importance of School Resource Officers.

Commander George Burke of the Portland Police Bureau provides an overview of the Detective Division and discusses the challenges of investigating gang violence, serious assaults and white collar crime.

US Attorney for the District of Oregon Bill Williams discusses the armed confrontation at the Malheur Wildlife Sanctuary, Gang Violence, the DOJ Settlement Agreement and Smart on Crime Initiatives with Interim Executive Director Mike Reese.

Interim Executive Director Mike Reese and Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury discuss homelessness, public safety, Wapato and Justice Reinvestment.

Interim Executive Director Mike Reese talks to Officer's Scott and Young about the challenges of working patrol on a bicycle in downtown Portland.

Multnomah County Senior Deputy DA Jim Hayden discusses the Neighborhood DA program, community court and the District Attorney's efforts to address livability issues.