Show Notes
Transcript: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/735629
What drugs are in Portland, how do they get on our streets or in our communities, and what is the Drugs and Vice Division doing about it? Commander Art Nakamura leads the division, which we commonly call DVD. They are responsible for investigating drug trafficking organizations and money laundering.
Also: Can you report a bad driver after the fact to Police? And how many Officer Involved Shootings happen in Portland?
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