Portland Fire and Rescue Introduces New Top Dog
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Wednesday, February 03, 2016
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Zeus
Portland Fire and Rescue on Tuesday welcomed a new four-legged member to its ranks.
Zeus was officially introduced as the Portland Fire and Rescue team’s arson dog at a ceremony. Arson dogs are conditioned to detect and alert hydrocarbons found in petroleum-based fuel in exchange for a reward in food.
After Zeus’ training was complete, he was certified by a chemist as being able to tell the difference between varieties of hydrocarbon scents in small quantities necessary to start a fire. According to Fire and Rescue officials, this certification is crucial when evidence is uncovered by canines and their handlers, as they become a key point in criminal and civil trials.
Zeus was assigned to Fire and Rescue’s Lt. Jackson, who also functions as an ATF Taskforce Agent, in November 2015. Zeus will assist Lt. Jackson with fire scene investigations, especially in determining the origin and cause of a fire. All alerts by Zeus are verified by the Oregon State Crime Lab. To keep their skills sharp, the team trains at random intervals 2-3 times per day.
Zeus' cousin, Lila, retired last November after 7 years of service with Portland Fire and Rescue.
Related Slideshow: Meet Portland Police Bureau’s New Members and Lieutenants
Here are the newly promoted Portland Police Bureau lieutenants, police officers, and non-sworn employees, as they were introduced by Sgt. Pete Simpson at the April 2015 Promotion and Officering Hiring Ceremony:
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ANDY SHEARER
Promoted to the rank of lieutenant
Andy was appointed to the Portland Police Bureau on July 2nd, 1992. He completed his training and was assigned to Northeast Precinct. Andy became a member of the Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT) in 2002.
Andy was later assigned to the Youth Gun Anti-Violence Task Force, where he worked to reduce gun and gang violence.
In 2010, Andy was promoted to sergeant and assigned to East Precinct and Central Precinct. He then returned to SERT as one of the team’s full-time sergeants.
Andy has 37 letters of commendation in his file, many of which cite his performance as a member of SERT and the Tactical Operations Division. He was honored with a Unit Commendation Medal of Valor as a member of SERT, another Unit Commendation Medal for his work on SERT and a Unit Commendation Medal as part of the Gang Enforcement Team.
Lieutenant Andy Shearer will be assigned to the Chief’s Office.
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PETER MAHUNA
Promoted to the rank of lieutenant
Pete was appointed to the Portland Police Bureau on October 1st, 1992. He rotated through the precincts as part of his training and then was assigned to Central Precinct and then the Gang Enforcement Team. He joined the Special Emergency Reaction Team in 2000.
In 2010, Pete was assigned to North Precinct as a sergeant; most recently he has been assigned as a sergeant in the Detective Division.
Pete has more than 40 letters of commendation in his file, many for his dedication to reducing gang violence and addressing community livability.
Pete also has been honored with a Commendation Medal for his work on the Gang Enforcement Team’s undercover sting, “Operation Red Dragon”, and has two Unit Commendations for his participation on the Gang Enforcement Team as well as street crimes in Central Precinct. He was also honored with a Unit Commendation with Valor as a member of SERT.
Lieutenant Pete Mahuna will be assigned to East Precinct Day Shift.
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STEPHANIE LOURENCO
Promoted to the rank of lieutenant
Stephanie was appointed to the Portland Police Bureau on August 12th, 1999. She completed her rotation throughout the precincts and was assigned to Northeast Precinct and then Southeast Precinct. She later worked at Central Precinct before being promoted to Sergeant in 2006. As a sergeant Stephanie has been assigned to Northeast Precinct and then most recently the Family Services Division.
Stephanie has 17 letters of commendation in her file that describe the busy life of a patrol officer and sergeant. Community members have thanked her for her professionalism during crises, outgoing and caring attitude and tactical planning.
Stephanie also was part of a Unit Commendation as a member of the Crisis Intervention Team.
Lieutenant Stephanie Lourenco will be assigned to Central Precinct.
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RYAN LEE
Promoted to the rank of lieutenant
Ryan was appointed to the Portland Police Bureau on September 21st, 2000. He rotated through the precincts as part of his training and then was assigned to Central Precinct and then East Precinct as part of the Neighborhood Response Team. He was also a detached member of the Bureau’s Rapid Response Team.
In 2008, Ryan was promoted to sergeant and assigned to North and then the Transit Police Division. He has worked at North Precinct the last two years.
Ryan has 25 letters of commendation in his file, most of which cite his professionalism, calm demeanor and helpfulness.
Ryan also has a Unit Commendation as part of the Bureau’s Burglary Intervention Team at East Precinct.
Lieutenant Ryan Lee will be assigned to the Traffic Division.
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MICHAEL FROME
Promoted to the rank of lieutenant
Mike was appointed to the Portland Police Bureau on January 21, 1999. After completing his training rotations, he worked at Central Precinct and then as a member of the Criminal Intelligence Unit, assigned as dignitary protection to then-Mayor Vera Katz.
Mike then went to Northeast Precinct before being promoted to Detective. He worked in the Detective Division and then moved to East Precinct. In 2011 he was assigned as a sergeant to Central Precinct.
Mike most recently was assigned to the Burglary Task Force in the Detective Division. He has 16 letters of commendation in his file, thanking him for his professionalism and commitment to conducting thorough investigations. He has received a Unit Commendation as part of the Bureau’s Crisis Intervention Team and two Life Saving Medals for his response to suicidal individuals.
Lieutenant Mike Frome will be assigned to Central Precinct Afternoon Shift.
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RIC DELAND
Promoted to the rank of lieutenant
Ric was appointed to the Portland Police Bureau on December 6th, 1990. After rotating through the precincts as part of his training, he settled in at Northeast Precinct in 2001. In 2010, Ric was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to Central Precinct.
Ric has more than 30 letters of commendation in his file and one Unit Commendation for his work at Central Precinct Street Crimes. Ric has been involved in countless community policing initiatives and the letters describe his professionalism, compassion and dedication to making people’s lives better by affecting community livability.
Lieutenant Ric Deland will be assigned to East Precinct Night Shift.
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NICHOLAAS GILLINGHAM
Welcomed as a new police officer
Nick was born and raised in Vancouver, Washington, and graduated from Hudson’s Bay High School in 2010.
Nick began his goal of becoming a Police Officer by joining the Portland Police Bureau Cadet Program in 2011, and continued in that capacity until 2013. Nick then joined the Clark County Sheriff’s Department in Vancouver as a Reserve Deputy, where he was described by a supervisor as trustworthy, dependable, and a hard worker.
While volunteering as a Reserve Deputy, Nick also worked for the Vancouver School District as a District Resource Officer. Nick was responsible for keeping the schools, students, and staff safe while enforcing school rules and policies.
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LAWRENCE O’DEA IV
Welcomed as a new police officer
Larry was born in Portland and graduated from Oregon City High School. He obtained an Associate’s Degree in General Studies from Clackamas Community College, then went on to Portland State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science in 2012.
Prior to becoming a Portland Police Officer, Larry was employed with Albertina Kerr Center, where he was a Direct Care Professional. During his time there, Larry worked with two developmentally disabled individuals who have moderate to severe behavioral issues. His duties included providing personal care, ensuring support plans and making sure their goals were met.
In Larry’s free time, he enjoys fishing, basketball, car projects and doing volunteer construction work for Habitat for Humanity.
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ELLE WEATHEROY
Welcomed as a new non-sworn member
Elle was hired as the Equity and Diversity Program Manager in the Chief’s office on February 4th, 2015. Elle is the 4th member of the Weatheroy family to join the Police Bureau, following her father and two brothers.
She is a graduate of Benson High School, and then attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Oregon State University, followed by Portland State University where she earned a Master’s of Social Work.
After moving to Washington DC, she worked as a social worker at several levels and disciplines, as well as a recruiter and staff development trainer. She then moved to Baltimore, Maryland, where she started Weatheroy Consulting, LLC. She joined the Annie E. Casey Foundation as a consultant, working with many states in public system reform.
Elle returned to Portland, in 2013, and worked locally in areas of equity and diversity training, middle manager training, and strategic planning.
Elle enjoys cycling, exercise, live music, outdoor activities and spending time with her family and dog, Pacino.
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MELODIE BRUHN
Welcomed as a new non-sworn member
Melodie was hired in February 2015, as a Police Administrative Support Specialist at North Precinct, working out of the Lloyd District Contact Office.
Melodie was born in the Southwest, raised in Texas and New Mexico, and has been a grateful Oregon resident since the 1980s. She graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Environmental Science.
Before joining the Police Bureau, Melodie worked as a long-time manager at Powell’s Technical Bookstore and also managed multiple properties and events as a Personal Assistant to some prominent Portlanders.
Melodie enjoys hiking, birding, travel, being a parent, foster-parent, and soon-to-be-grandparent. She is an avid amateur photographer, and eventually hopes to master fly-fishing.
Melodie is happy to join the Bureau and enjoys the amazing people she has been working with. She invites Bureau members to stop by the Lloyd District Contact Office and say hello.
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MEGAN CHAPMAN
Welcomed as a new non-sworn member
Megan was hired as a Police Administrative Support Specialist and assigned to the Youth Services Division on March 31st, 2015.
Megan spent her childhood living in the Yukon Territory, Canada, before moving to Portland. She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, where she was a three-time Oregon State Champion in the National Science Olympiad competition, and President of the Tri-M Music Honor Society.
Megan received a Presidential Scholarship to attend Elon University in North Carolina, and graduated last May with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is currently in the first year of her Master’s Program at Lewis and Clark, pursuing a degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy.
Megan joins the Bureau after having served as a Summer Works intern for Commissioner Steve Novick in 2013.
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ED TYNAN
Welcomed as a new non-sworn member
Ed was hired as an Identification Technician in the Forensic Evidence Division on March 26th, 2015.
Ed was born in Twentynine Palms, California, and lived in Japan and North Carolina before settling with his family in Oregon. Since 1989, Ed has called Portland his home.
Before joining the Police Bureau, Ed worked with Multnomah County Department of Community Justice, Legacy Health, and with the Federal Reserve Police.
Ed enjoys spending his free time doing anything outdoors. Some of his interests include camping, fishing, hiking, and metal detecting.
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