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20180829-82148-97

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Submitted by Ms. Lisa Perrotta on
TTA Short Name
Portland PD Violence Reduction Strategy
Status of Deliverable
Type of Agency
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Description of the Problem

Bayside, the neighborhood which houses our homeless shelter and resource center is plagued by drug trafficking, violent crime and disorder. In many cases, the victims are themselves homeless and suffering from mental illness. They are particularly vulnerable to criminals and drug dealers who seemingly target the area just prior to the first of the month - when many of the clients receive checks. The increased presence of drugs has also led to an increase in violence in the neighborhood including multiple stabbings and several shootings.

While the increase in violence and drugs is troubling in and of itself, it has a ripple effect in that homeless clients are unable to get the services they need and are often further traumatized by their experiences on the street. Additionally, neighborhood residents not associated with the shelter are reporting an unprecedented level of disorder in the area including trespassing, urinating and defecating in public, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication.

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Target Audience
County
Cumberland County
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Type of Technical Assistance Requested
Primary Recipient Agency Name
Portland Maine Police Department
Primary Recipient Contact Name
Chief Vernon Malloch
Primary Recipient Email Address
lcp@portlandmaine.gov
Communication Preference
E-mail
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