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Hall Monitor
A Union Boss’ Private Thoughts
The police union president craps all over civilian oversight.
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The Spank Heard ‘Round Portland
Randy Leonard Takes on Police Oversight
Why Randy Leonard wants to strengthen the Independent Police Review.
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Rogue Cops in the Dock
DA Prosecutes 13-Year-Old Girl over Beanbag Shooting
Beanbag cops vs. 13-year-old girl in court.
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A Line in the Sand
Police Commissioner Suspends Cop; Union Goes Ape
Police commissioner suspends cop for excessive force; police union
goes ape.
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Punched in the Head
New Allegations of a Rough Pattern in Jail Discipline
A new report makes troubling allegations about a rough pattern in jail
discipline.
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Bad Apple Reputation
New Lawsuit Threatened Against Chasse Cop
A new lawsuit hangs over the cop involved in the death of James Chasse.
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Less-Lethal Weapons
Are Portland’s Cops Changing Their Tune on Tasers?
Tasers are supposed to be less-lethal weapons, but are cops using them increasingly as compliance tools?
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Video Replay
Did Cop in Chasse Case Lie to Detectives?
New video in James Chasse case casts doubt on cop’s story.
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Conflicting Reports
Officer Accounts Differ in Taser Incident
Another day, another unnecessary Tasering incident?
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Taser Eraser
Cop Accused of Lying in Court to Cover Mistakes
Did a Taser-happy cop blatantly lie to the court?