With crime on the rise, especially in burglaries to residents along N. Lombard, but also to businesses across North and Northeast, there might be more interest than ever in North Portland's Public Safety Action Committee. With Police stretched thin and the old North Precinct closed, it would appear that citizen vigilance is more important than ever. PSAC has been around for years. It is a crime prevention group that shares information about current trends in crime and what citizens and businesses can do about it. The group disbanded for a while. But now seems to be back up and running. See below for details.

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North Portland Public Safety Action Committee- PSAC
What is PSAC?
PSAC is a monthly meeting held to address local North Portland resident and business concerns related to public safety and livability issues.

Who attends PSAC?
The meeting is facilitated by the City of Portland and is open to the public. Representatives from Crime Prevention, Portland Police Bureau, Bureau of Development Services, Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, and local Neighborhood and Business Associations attend this meeting to field your questions and concerns and provide updates on their activities.

Why attend PSAC?
With the recession and recent closure of the old North Precinct in early June, it is more important than ever to become a part of our public safety system. Police and other agencies need to hear from you, the community, about problems and issues specific to North Portland. This meeting also helps facilitate and coordinate communication and ensures our community policing goals continue in a time of shrinking resources.  

When:   The fourth Wednesday of each month

Where:   Historic Kenton Firehouse

2209 N. Schofield

Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm

Questions: Contact Crime Prevention Coordinator Mark Wells
503-823-4098 or mark.wells@ci.portland.or.us

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