Can't imagine why we'd have a difficult time recruiting and retaining cops, given that you always write such nice and supportive things about them in your columns...

Between dealing w all the homeless w mental health issues and trying to keep the peace between ANTIFA and the Proud Boys once a month, being a cop in Portland is a thankless job.

PS. Back in September the Merc was complaining that not enough police officers lived within official city limits despite the high cost of housing. Can’t have everything.

Correction - An "unwanted person" call is a trespassing call, which is a crime in progress.