When the cops flubbed a retaliation probe, the Independent Police Review stepped in.
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Declaration of Independence
Cops Flubbed a Retaliation Probe—So Police Watchdog Stepped In
Bob Day
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Hall Monitor
Moving the Bull’s-Eye
Cops’ new deal for Target security is a test case for private policing.
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Bending the Law
How Cops Turned a New Street Enforcement Rule into Sit-Lie 2.0
How cops turned a new street enforcement rule into “Sit-Lie 2.0.”
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The Secret Weapon
A Tough New Police Policy Targets the Homeless. Why Doesn’t Anyone Know About It?
There’s a tough new police policy targeting Portland’s homeless. Why doesn’t anyone know about it?
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The Best Cops Money Can Buy
Cops Find Justification for Security Work at Target: Panhandling Patrols
The police bureau explains why Target security work is okay: panhandling patrols.
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The Happy Rangers
Despite PBA Fears, City Succeeds with Gentler Touch in Parks
Despite the PBA’s fears, a gentler touch succeeds in Portland’s parks.
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Hall Monitor
Ill Winds for Downtown’s Homeless
Portland Business Alliance summit brings ill tidings for Portland’s homeless.
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“Not Sustainable”
City Ups Pressure on Occupy Portland, Holds off on Deadline
Portland ratchets up the pressure on Occupy Portland but still hasn’t set—at least not yet—a deadline for ouster.
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Hall Monitor
The Cops Learn to “Walk Away”
In dealing with the mentally ill, cops might finally be learning to just “walk away.”
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Nothing to Say but Sorry
Ammunition Mix-up Prompts Apology, Questions About Training
Ammunition snafu prompts rare apology from Portland police brass, but also raises questions.