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Published: 07 May 2018

The City of Portland will be hosting six informational sessions for those interested in learning more about the Portland Committee on Community-Engaged Policing (PCCEP) and the application process. Applications are due June 1, 2018. Dates, times and locations are as follows:

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Thursday, May 10, 6:30-7:30 pm

Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 NE Knott Street Portland, OR 97212

Saturday, May 12, 2:00-3:00 pm

Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Avenue Portland, OR 97223

Wednesday, May 16, 6:30-7:30 pm

Belmont Library 1038 SE César E.Chávez Blvd. Portland, OR 97214

Sunday, May 20, 1:00-2:00 pm

Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Highway Portland, OR 97219

Tuesday, May 22, 6:30-7:30 pm

Kenton Library, 8226 N. Denver Ave.Portland, OR 97217

Thursday, May 24, 6:30-7:30 pm

Friendly House, 1737 NW 26th Ave.Portland, OR 97210

Questions regarding the PCCEP or the PCCEP application can be directed to Mandi Hood, PCCEP Project Manager, at (503) 319-7736 or email PCCEPinfo@portlandoregon.gov.

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