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Portland City Hall Is Struggling to Investigate Police Use of Flash-Bangs at Aug. 4 Protest as the Alleged Victim Balks at Questions

“Frankly, this is starting to sound like victim shaming,” says Juan Chavez, attorney for a protester injured by police munitions.

Portland Police Draft Changes to Stolen Vehicle Directive to Save Victims Tow Fees

Crime victims can decline a tow under the new policy, potentially saving hundreds of dollars.

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.

Portland Police Will No Longer Charge Crime Victims For Police Reports

“Little by little, reform is happening.”

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

No driving patrol cars!

Portland Mayor Will Bring Proposal for Unarmed Police Officers to City Council Next Week

The Public Safety Support Specialists, or PS3s, will be non-sworn officers who do not carry guns.

Each Time Patriot Prayer Rallies to Fight Antifa, It Can Cost Portland Police $100,000

In 2018, 77 percent of police resources spent on protests has come from Patriot Prayer events and counter-protests.

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