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Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau

Hosted by City of Portland, Oregon · government · EN · 20 episodes

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About this Podcast:

We're focusing on thoughtful conversations that we hope will inform and provide you with a small glimpse of the work performed by Portland police officers as well as issues affecting public safety in our city.

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What is Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau about?

We're focusing on thoughtful conversations that we hope will inform and provide you with a small glimpse of the work performed by Portland police officers as well as issues affecting public safety in our city.

What has Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Talking Beat: Investigating Online Exploitation and Sextortion" (30 April 2026, 27 minutes), "Talking Beat - Dialogue Policing is Changing Public Order Management in Portland" (28 October 2025, 36 minutes), and "Understanding Bias Crimes in Portland | Talking Beat Podcast" (17 March 2025, 21 minutes).

How often does Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau publish?

Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 20 episodes.

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Booking probability for Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau are Courts, Police & Public Safety. Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau has a government audience.

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  • Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau

    Talking Beat: Investigating Online Exploitation and Sextortion

    Apr 30, 202627 min

    On this episode of Talking Beat, detectives from a specialized unit discuss their work investigating online child exploitation and the growing trend of sextortion cases targeting youth. These cases often involve...

  • Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau

    Talking Beat - Dialogue Policing is Changing Public Order Management in Portland

    Oct 28, 202536 minS0

    On today’s Talking Beat, we discuss the values of learning from the past, the elements of crowd psychology and why dialogue policing can lead to reducing violence and increasing effectiveness of policing during public...

  • Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau

    Understanding Bias Crimes in Portland | Talking Beat Podcast

    Mar 17, 202521 minS0

    In this episode of Talking Beat, we dive into an important and often misunderstood topic: bias crimes. Join members of the Portland Police Bureau’s Bias Crimes Unit as they explain what bias crimes are, how they differ...

  • Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau

    Public Order 2024 - TalkingBeat

    Oct 19, 202430 minS0

    Public Order 2024 - TalkingBeat by Portland Police Bureau

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    The Portland Police Bureau Wellness Program - Talking Beat

    Aug 30, 202427 minS0

    The Portland Police Bureau has implemented a comprehensive wellness program dedicated to the physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being of its officers. This initiative allows officers one hour of wellness...

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    Hiring Military Veterans 2024 - Talking Beat

    Jun 7, 202413 minS0

    On this special edition of Talking Beat, we're talking about the recruiting and hiring of military veterans. PPB’s Recruitment Officer Patrick Johnson sits down with officer Zach, to discuss his perspective of the...

  • Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau

    Sex Trafficking in Portland - Talking Beat

    May 8, 202433 minS0

    The discussion revolves around the crucial work of the Human Trafficking Unit in Portland, focusing primarily on juvenile sex trafficking. Collaborative efforts with law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney's...

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    Talking Beat - a Conversation with Chief Bob Day

    Apr 19, 202437 minS0

    Chief Bob Day discusses his reasons for coming out of retirement to lead the Portland Police Bureau. He talks about his hope for the organization and the community, and his sense of responsibility to make a difference...

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    Hiring Entry Level Police Officers - Talking Beat

    Jan 25, 202426 minS0

    On this special edition of Talking Beat, we're talking about the recruiting and hiring of entry level police officers. PPB’s Recruitment Officer Patrick Johnson sits down with two of these officers, recently off...

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    Hiring Experienced Police Officers 2023 - Talking Beat

    Sep 5, 202346 minS0

    On this special edition of Talking Beat, we're talking about the recruiting and hiring of experienced police officers. PPB's Recruitment Officer Patrick Johnson sits down with two of those lateral police bureau members...

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    Community Active Shooter Preparedness - TalkingBeat

    Nov 15, 202238 minS0

    This episode of the Talking Beat contains sensitive information and frank discussions of potential and past violence. If this is something that may not be appropriate for you and your mental health, please check the...

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    Fentanyl in Portland 2022 - TalkingBeat

    May 18, 202229 minS0

    This episode of the Talking Beat features a discussion on fentanyl. Fentanyl is prevalent in Portland, crossing all demographic boundaries. It affects all races, all socioeconomic groups, and can be a deadly choice...

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    Portland Police Recruiting 2022 - TalkingBeat

    Feb 23, 202224 minS0

    A conversation about recruitment and hiring with Chief Chuck Lovell and PPB's Recruitment Sergeant Trevor Tyler. We receive a lot of questions about our recruitment and hiring efforts and our plans to build the bureau...

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    Chief Chuck Lovell - Talking Beat

    Dec 10, 202129 minS0

    A conversation with Portland Police Chief, Chuck Lovell. It's a chance for the Chief to talk about what shaped him growing up, his experiences with the Bureau, and what service means to him.

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    NEWSBeat 10 - January 2021

    Jan 25, 20217 minS0

    In this episode of NewsBeat, the Portland Police Bureau continues to face critical staffing shortages; an improved interactive online dashboard offering data about shootings in the city; National Human Trafficking...

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    NEWSBeat 09 - November 2020

    Nov 30, 20208 minS0

    Welcome to the Portland Police Bureau’s News Beat for November, 2020. While we can’t highlight all the public safety issues and crime addressed by Portland Police Officers, here is a snapshot of what we’ve been...

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    Officers Talk about Protests, Gun Violence and More.

    Aug 7, 2020—S0

    Officers talk about their personal experiences during the current events happening in Portland, Oregon.

  • Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau

    Chief Lovell Media Event - July 30, 2020

    Jul 31, 2020—S0

    Chief Chuck Lovell provides updates on demonstrations as well as information on recent shootings occurring in the City of Portland.

  • Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau

    Chief Lovell and Officer Jackson Media Event

    Jul 11, 2020—S0

    Chief Lovell and Officer Jackson answer media questions following 40 days of demonstrations in Downtown Portland.

  • Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau

    NewsBeat 08 - May 2020

    May 8, 2020—S0

    PPB continues its efforts in educating community members about the dangers of speed racing. Thieves are continuing to steal bikes during the pandemic. And an uptick in commercial burglaries. Transcript...

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