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From: "Darell C Provencher"
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2010 10:47:54
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Subject: Fw: CONTACT INFORMATION: Volunteer Cyclists Needed for Grand Floral Parade

From:
Jamie Martell
To:
Jamie Martell
Date:
06/03/2010 10:18 AM
Subject:
CONTACT INFORMATION: Volunteer Cyclists Needed for Grand Floral Parade

Regarding my previous email, Lieutenant Brooks would prefer contacting
him via email: john.brooks@portlandoregon.gov.

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From: Brooks, John
Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 7:32 PM
Subject: Grand Floral Parade

All-

I am a Portland Police Lieutenant in charge of the Grand Floral Parade
this year. I am trying something very different this year by decreasing
the number of sworn police officers working the parade from 266 to about
80. In order to accomplish this, I am looking to replace a number of
positions previously filled by officers with citizen volunteers from the
community.
I am needing 30 volunteer cyclists who I could break up into groups of
three citizens and one police officer (on a bike) to help with a section
of the parade route. This cadre of four would have the responsibility for
a 6 block section and would help spectators understand where they can sit
and where they can't. Also, help with frequently asked questions like
where is a bathroom?, Where is a Starbucks?, etc. For bike duty I am
leaning toward 18 and older to help along the parade route. I am looking
for people who interact well with others.
The parade is June 12th and we are generally out there from 8am to 2pm.
I will be taking good care of all our volunteers.
The other part is the fiscal responsibility piece. The parade is a nice
event. There is no reason to pay sworn police officers straight time
and/or overtime for an event that does not require that degree of
qualification. Hence the reason we are making this shift in how we do
things.
If you are over 18, have a bike and helmet, and would like to serve the
community in a fun way. I encourage you to get in touch with me. I would
appreciate hearing from you.

Lt. John Brooks
Portland Police Bureau
East Precinct
737 SE 106th Ave
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 823-4829

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