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Amid lagging emergency response times, auditors say Portland’s health-focused, alternative response programs play a key role in freeing up police and fire resources, but have languished due to a lack of clear leadership and strategic goals. A report from the Portland City Auditor’s Office released Wednesday found not enough has been done to ensure the success of programs like Portland Street Response and the Community Health Assess and Treat (CHAT) program, both of which are.

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