Driving Under the Influence

12/16/19 • 22 min

Talking Beat - from the Portland Police Bureau

Driving under the influence, or driving while impaired; whether it's alcohol, illegal drugs, marijuana, driving while impaired can and has killed on the streets of Portland. It's impact is far reaching from those who are injured or killed to those who are responsible. Sgt. Nick Newby talks about his experience being hit by a drunk driver.

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NewsBeat 03 - December 2019

Driving Under the Influence, Active Shooter Response information, Package Theft from porches and cars and tips to avoid charity fraud. Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/newsbeat

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NewsBeat 04 - January 2020

In this episode: The Portland Police Bureau has a new Chief, a look at how the Gun Violence Reduction Team keeps the community safe, Precinct Spotlight: East Precinct, the Bureau's new Wellness Program and an historic badge. Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/750938