The skanner., April 16, 2025, Page 21, Image 21

April 16, 2025 The Skanner 50th Anniversary Issue Page 21
#SK50YEARS
50 Years of Service
Issues: Policing
Danielle Outlaw was sworn in October 2017 as Portland’s 48th Police Chief, and the rst African American
woman to serve in the role.
A Black woman who has worked for decades as a Seattle police officer led a $10 million claim with the
city against its Police Department in March 2023, alleging racial and gender discrimination.
Detective Denise “Cookie” Bouldin says in the claim that she has faced daily discrimination during her
43 years with the department, including instances where her loyalty was questioned because of her
relationships in Seattle’s communities of color.
Photo by Susan Fried
State Sen. Avel Gordly speaking with Hollywood Community police officer Rosanne
Lee at Beaumont Elementary School
Portland’s nest gathered before the Albina Head Start building: top row: John Frater and Cliff
Madison; middle row: Marci Jackson, Shelly Kirkland, Andrew Kirkland, Derrick Foxworth; bottom
row: Rod Beard, Diane Avery (support staff), Dorothy Elmore, Charles Moose, Kelly Lewis, Harry
Jackson
Portland Police surprised a local family with a new dining room set in October of 2014, and newly hired Police
Chief Larry O’Dea also repaired their old table — just before surprising the family with the new furniture.
Vera Pool (left) and State Rep. Avel Gordly looking over newly released policing manual during
Community Policing Forum at King School