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As Chief of Police of Portland Police Bureau (Oregon), Penny Harrington
managed a budget of over $50 million and over 1,200 employees. As Chief of Police of Portland Police Bureau, Penny Harrington
was also the Director of the Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC). BOEC is the 911-dispatch center for Multnomah County
and dispatches police and emergency medical aid. In her retirement, Chief Penny Harrington is a consultant.
About the Portland Police Bureau
The Portland Police Bureau maintains five state-of-the-art precincts, with over 1,000 sworn personnel
and 350 professional staff. They are the largest police agency in Oregon. A partial list of assignments within the Portland
Police Bureau includes: Patrol; Neighborhood response team; School liaison officer; Bicycle patrol; Traffic enforcement; Horse
patrol; Domestic violence investigation; Crime analyst; K9 unit; Drug and vice
investigations; Gang enforcement; Air support; Special Emergency Response Team (SERT); and, Explosive Disposal Unit (bomb
squad).
Source:
portlandonline.com/
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