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Within Three Years, Five Portland Officers Shot Eight People
Watchdogs, legal groups say repeated deadly force incidents are alarming. Portland Police Bureau says it’s a byproduct of high-risk job assignments.
As Crime and Murder Rates Drop in Portland, Mayor Wheeler Pushes a New Narrative
As the Rose City reports a recent decline in gun violence and violent crime, the mayor and police chief say the city is “on the right track.” Will it be enough to convince the naysayers?
The Biggest Portland Police News of 2023
Big police settlements, a new top cop, and whatever happened to oversight? All that and more in the biggest police stories of 2023!
Update: Man Killed by Police in Mall 205 Target Parking Lot Identified as 33-Year-Old Tyrone Lee Johnson II
Police say they fired at a man who ran from them after trying to steal merchandise.
City Council Approves Independent Monitor to Watch Over Cops
The monitor will determine if Portland Police remain compliant with the DOJ’s demands regarding the bureau’s excessive use of force.
Traffic Cops are Back—But Advocates Still Want More Speed Cameras
Portland Police are bringing back the traffic enforcement team, but advocates point to traffic light cameras as the best way to slow drivers and reduce racial bias in policing.
Gunshot Detection Companies Vie for Portland Contract and a Skeptical Public's Approval
ShotSpotter and EAGL, both finalists for gunfire detection pilot program, presented their technology during a community forum—and drew a significant number of questions and concern.
City Reaches Deal With Police Union Over Body Cameras
After more than a year-long stalemate, Portland Police will begin wearing cameras to record interactions.
UPDATE: Son of Man Killed by Portland Police Calls for Increased Transparency
Robert Delgado was unhoused and in mental crisis when he was shot with an AR-15 in Lents Park. His son has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Auditor Finds Police Lack Data to Judge Effectiveness in Curbing Gun Violence
A follow-up report says the police bureau still has work to do to implement audit recommendations from 2018.
Portlanders Speak Out Against Gunshot Technology Pilot Program During Town Hall
It’s unclear how vocal opposition to the planned program will be weighed by city leaders.
Federal Judge Questions Portland Police Union’s Demands Over Body Cameras
Union officals believe police should be able to review bodycam footage before filing use-of-force reports.
Portland Police and City in a Stalemate Over Body Camera Policy
Should the Portland police be allowed to review body camera footage before giving statements? The police union says yes.
Portland Police Bureau Reinstates Officer Who Leaked False Information About Former Commissioner Hardesty
State labor officials find that city officials didn’t prove Brian Hunzeker retaliated against Hardesty.
Following Public Scrutiny, Mayor Wheeler Pivots to Competitive Process for Gunshot Detection Pilot Program
Pilot program will begin in March, pending City Council approval and public input.
Debate Over Police Presence in Portland Schools Heats Up as Leaders Discuss Gun Violence
School leaders say they are looking for a holistic safety approach as pressure grows to make a decision about School Resource Officers.
PPB Changes Policy On When It Releases Officers' Names After Shootings
The change comes months after the bureau stopped following the original policy.
City Agrees to End the Use of "Flash-Bang" Grenades in Settlement With Don't Shoot Portland
The settlement also includes a $250,001 payout to plaintiffs.
Police Identify Man Killed by Portland Officers Saturday Morning
It's still unclear why police decided to shoot Immanueal Jaquez Clark-Johnson, 30.
Federal Judge Expresses Disappointment in City's Ongoing Non-Compliance in PPB Settlement
“I was expecting greater transparency by now."
City Council Set to Approve $47,500 to Settle Police Abuse Case
Cushing is one of at least nine Portlanders whose civil cases against the city for officers' conduct at 2020 demonstrations has resulted in a settlement payout from the city.
Police Shoot at Armed Man During Attempted Arrest in Lents Neighborhood
Tuesday's shooting marks the sixth by PPB in 2022.
Portland Officer Fatally Shoots Armed Person in East Portland
This is the third time Portland police have fired at a member of the public this week..
City Selects Controversial Vendor for Body Camera Pilot Program
The decision was made without any public input, which community groups had requested.
Mayor Wheeler Announces State of Emergency to Streamline Response to Gun Violence
The program directs additional funding to gun violence intervention programs that are already operating within the city.
City Withdraws Employment Offer to Police Bureau's New Training Dean
The decision comes five days after announcing his hire.
Judge Rejects Don't Shoot Portland's Request for Class Action Lawsuit
The judge believes there aren't enough commonalities between people hit by tear gas and munitions during the 2020 racial justice protests to place them in a specific class.
Portland DA Seeks to Revive a Conservative Policing Tactic With ‘Neighborhood Prosecutors’
The Multnomah County DA’s rebranding of an old practice paints prosecutors as social workers, worrying local public defenders and civil rights advocates.
Portland is the Boogeyman in Washington County's DA Race
Faced with a progressive challenger in the May election, the DA of Oregon's suburban Washington County has taken to demonizing the state's largest city.
Hall Monitor: Risk-Averse
Portland Police—and Politicians—Have Given Protesters Little Reason to Feel Safe
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