Jim Purcell
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Jim Purcell
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"Diamond" Jim Purcell was an officer, chief detective, and then the Chief of Police in Portland, Oregon from January 1, 1953 to December 31, 1956. Purcell was an associate of Portland mob boss Jim Elkins, and he helped protect Portland's pinball racket and other organized crime activity in the city. In this regard, Purcell was not unique among public servants in Portland, many of whom did business with Elkins. He was indicted, but Portland mayor Fred L. Peterson declined to remove him as chief.
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2023-07-29T02:52:28Z
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