This week’s fixins: $5 million in raises for Portland police officers, a memorial for Aaron Campbell, and…
Mike Reese
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Shooting for a Diagnosis?
Sure, Health Cuts Make Cops’ Jobs Tougher—But Tactics Still a Factor
Mental health cuts are making cops’ jobs harder—but more treatment isn’t the only way to hold down shootings.
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Advice for Future Sam
Local Leaders Tell the Story of Sam Adams’ Tumultuous First Two Years−and Offer a Road Map for the Next Two (If He Cares to Listen)
Halfway into Mayor Sam Adams’ tumultuous first term, politicos and wonks look back and offer their thoughts about moving ahead.
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Promoting an Outcry
Cops Familiar with Controversy Move on Up
Leo Besner wasn’t the only recently promoted Portland police officer with a curious record to win a new badge.
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In Other News
News briefs: comforting, much like the crumbly butter cookies served at nursing homes and 12-step meetings.
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Fire Frashour? Done.
The Cop Who Shot Aaron Campbell Is Canned; Three Others Are Suspended
Ron Frashour, the Portland police officer who shot and killed Aaron Campbell, has formally been fired.
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Hall Monitor
Gun Law Criticism, Reloaded
Mayor Sam Adams’ gun control laws are finally back in the light of day.
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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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Hall Monitor
A Table Not Only for Two
Contract talks between the police union and Portland officials are close to resuming—and we might be invited in.
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Justice after Shooting?
Officer Who Killed Aaron Campbell Placed on Leave
The officer who shot and killed Aaron Campbell has been placed on leave. Will Police Chief Mike Reese fire him?
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Hall Monitor
New Police Lineup, Same Usual Suspects
Despite replacing its top brass, the Portland Police Bureau is singing the same good-old-boys song.
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Phoning it In
Do We Finally Have Closure on the Chasse Case?
Four years after James Chasse’s death, the city pays—and the lawyers talk.