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On a Saturday in late September, several dozen individuals enthusiastically gathered with trash bags, gloves, and shovels on a mission to pick up garbage at the Sandy River Delta, the 1,500 acres of wooded trails and a grassy dog park at the confluence of the Sandy River and the Columbia River. The sprawling property, which carries the nickname “Thousand Acres,” is also home to several homeless encampments. The event was organized by Troutdale City Councilor.
Gresham reeling from two mass shootings so far this year
For more than three decades, Claudio Grandjean has served his hometown as a police officer.
He has worked his way up through the Gresham Police Department, and understands the ins and outs of law enforcement. He has been promoted to sergeant, captain and the current interim chief.
He has worked a beat as a patrol officer, and helmed major projects within the department working to recruit more diverse officers to better represent the community and taking the helm last year on researching and equipping every officer with a body-worn camera.
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