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Portland Businesses Among Those Targeted in National Bomb Threat Hoax

“At this time, there is nothing to indicate that the bomb threats are credible or that there is an immediate danger to the community,” police say.

Portland’s Mayor and Police Asked Reporters to Agree to Strict Rules in Exchange for Behind-the-Scenes Access

Here’s why that matters

Portland’s Draft Non-Disclosure Agreement Would Have Barred Reporters From Repeating A Laundry List Of Information

No reporters signed the NDA to gain access to the police command center.

ICE Union Files Notice of Intent to Sue City Of Portland Over This Summer’s Occupy ICE Protests

“Mr. Wheeler has an inherent obligation to not use the Portland Police Bureau to advance his own political agenda or use his police powers to harm those he believes possess alternative political beliefs,” the notice says.

Man Restrained by Portland Police on Thanksgiving Died of a Meth and Cocaine Overdose, Medical Examiner Says

Six officers struggled to restrain Richard Barry.

Portland Police Will No Longer Charge Crime Victims For Police Reports

“Little by little, reform is happening.”

Even After City Council Unanimously Approves New Unarmed Police Hires, the Union Is Still “Frustrated”

Portland Police Association president Daryl Turner suggested the city take “a long look in the mirror” before criticizing the union.

Here’s What Portland’s Unarmed Cops Are Allowed to Do—and What They Aren’t

No driving patrol cars!

Portland Commissioner-Elect Jo Ann Hardesty Says Unarmed Officers Shouldn’t Be Part Of The Existing Police Union

“If the current police are writing the rules for unarmed police how good can they be!” Hardesty wrote on Facebook.

The Mayor’s Office Asked Select Reporters To Sign Non-Disclosure Agreements And Let A Police Officer Determine What They Publish

The mayor’s communication director asked a reporter to let a Portland police officer “guide when and what you will be able to tweet and share.”

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