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Specialty Teams
SPecialized services
Criminal Investigation Division
Criminal Investigation Division
Criminal Investigation Division
Unlike smaller municipalities in the state, the Portland Police Department investigates all our own cases including homicides and fatal motor vehicle accidents.
Crime Reduction Unit
Criminal Investigation Division
Criminal Investigation Division
The Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) targets emerging trends such as robberies, residential or motor vehicle burglary sprees, or street level drug trafficking. The unit operates mostly in a plain clothes capacity.
Evidence Technicians
Criminal Investigation Division
Community Policing Unit
Three full-time evidence technicians assigned to Forensic Services collect and process evidence in an effort to develop information that leads to the identification and, ultimately, the arrest of a suspect.
Community Policing Unit
Community Policing Unit
Community Policing Unit
The Community Policing Unit consists of personnel who work closely with community members, service agencies, business owners and other government agencies to develop and implement programs, initiatives and services throughout Portland's neighborhoods.
Traffic Unit
Community Policing Unit
Traffic Unit
The Traffic Unit investigates all fatal and serious injury motor vehicle accidents as well as hit and run accidents. Additionally, the Traffic Sergeant coordinates the police role in events such as road races, parades and street closures.
Advanced Training Teams
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) Task Force
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) Task Force
Whatever your interest is, there are plenty of opportunities for officers to specialize.
Defensive Tactics Instructors
Firearms Instructors
Taser Instructors
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) Task Force
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) Task Force
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) Task Force
Illegal drugs and diverted prescription medications negatively affect our community in numerous ways, including drug related crime and overdose deaths. Selected officers have the opportunity to work with MDEA as a specialty assignment.
FBI Safe Streets Task Force
Maine Drug Enforcement Agency (MDEA) Task Force
FBI Safe Streets Task Force
The Portland Police Department collaborates with the FBI through the Safe Streets Task Force. Comprised of federal and local law enforcement personnel, the Task Force identifies, investigates and targets criminal enterprise groups.
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Patrol
Jetport Patrol
Island Patrol
The city of Portland is separated into 11 patrol beats. Community policing centers are placed throughout the city.
Island Patrol
Jetport Patrol
Island Patrol
The Portland Police Department provides full-time law enforcement services to Peaks Island. Four Portland Police Officers work rotating 24 hour shifts on the island where they respond to approximately 300 police calls for service each year.
Jetport Patrol
Jetport Patrol
Jetport Patrol
Two officers and a K-9 team are assigned to the Portland International Jetport in a full-time capacity. Officers are offered overtime to supplement additional Jetport shifts.