The unidentified officer is being quarantined out of state, the department said, and it’s unclear how many others may have been exposed.
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Man struck, killed by train in Portland
Portland police say the man was found dead along the railroad tracks behind 400 St. John Street on Sunday.
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Police looking for suspect in New York City killing
New York City detectives believe Keron Codd, 22, who goes by the nickname ‘Gucci,’ may be in the Portland area.
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Portland police charge man with random Old Port assault
Police say a homeless man from South Carolina is responsible for the random attack Jan. 13 on a woman walking in the Old Port.
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Portland police lauded for mental health crisis training
The International Association of Chiefs recognized the department’s strides in training officers how to best deal with people with mental illness.
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Portland schools, city continue work on body camera negotiations
The police chief stressed a desire to start using the cameras right away at a board meeting in November, but school officials say there is no firm timeline for working out an agreement governing the rules for their use.
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Our View: School cops’ camera data should stay in school
The unique role of a school resource officer requires unique policy on information recorded by police body cameras.
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Portland police chief walks out of meeting as school board asks for more time on body camera issue
Board members voted unanimously to ask the police department to put a hold on having school resource officers use body cameras.
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Michael Chitwood, Portland’s never-boring former chief, retiring after 55 years as a cop
Chitwood was the high-profile head of Portland’s department for 17 years, until 2005, when he was appointed as top cop in a suburban Philadelphia community.
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Lessons to learn from a school resource officer
Law enforcement plays a growing role in Maine schools, prompting questions of accountability and the impact on kids.