The Portland Police Bureau is looking to create a specialized mental health unit.
Jason Renaud
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Hall Monitor
A Chief’s Consistent Plea
Chief Mike Reese’s consistent plea: Stop making cops mental health counselors.
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This Just Isn’t Working
Shooting Raises Question: Stop Sending Cops to Suicide Calls?
Bradley Morgan’s shooting raises a question: Stop sending cops to suicide calls?
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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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When Should Cops Call for Help?
A man chased by police after a traffic stop dies in custody.
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The Wrong Tools for the Job?
No Easy Fixes in Report on Mental Health Treatment
No easy fixes in report on mental health treatment.
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Time to Take the Wheel
Sam Adams’ Job as Police Commissioner Has Finally Begun
Sam Adams finally faces his crucible as police commissioner.
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Thanks for Nothing
Slammed: Saltzman’s Mental Health Plan for Cops
Advocates slam Police Commissioner Dan Saltzman’s mental health plan for the police bureau.
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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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Hall Monitor
Cool Runnings
Jesse Cornett’s chances of advancing beyond the May primary are as strong as the Jamaican bobsled team’s in the 1988 Olympics.
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Seven-Way Split
The race for Dan Saltzman’s seat gets diluted even further.
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The Holy Trinity
Three Vie for Saltzman’s Seat
Three vie for City Commissioner Dan Saltzman’s council seat.