portland police department Archives

Portland police chief: ‘The police are the public and the public are the police’

by Frank Clark July 16, 2020July 16, 2020

This concept represents the basic relationship between our police officers and our communities. We stand with you because we are you.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Portland man charged with shooting into police garage

by Matt Byrne July 13, 2020July 13, 2020

Police say Abdikareem Hassan, 32, fired 5 shots into the police parking garage the night of July 5. He’s been held in jail since then on other charges from that night.

Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Portland police on alert after gunfire, weekend incidents

by Matt Byrne July 6, 2020July 7, 2020

Shots were fired into the department’s garage Sunday night and fireworks were aimed at officers in Kennedy Park, police say.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Portland weighs complex issue of school safety

by The Editorial Board July 2, 2020July 1, 2020

The Board of Education’s 7-2 votes to end its contract for school-based police in response to community concerns.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: South Portland panel would investigate bias

by The Editorial Board June 24, 2020June 23, 2020

With a proposed local human rights commission, the city is confronting a deep and complex problem.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: ‘Being Black ain’t easy’ – but let’s use this moment to make real change

by Reginald Parson June 17, 2020June 18, 2020

In the days since the death of George Floyd, I have felt a mix of sadness, optimism and exhaustion.

Schools and Education, Uncategorized

Petition asks Portland school board to end use of police in high schools

by Rachel Ohm June 8, 2020June 8, 2020

More than 800 parents, teachers and students have signed the request asking Portland schools to terminate an agreement with the Portland Police Department for the use of two school resource officers.