Advocates think so.
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Will a Bill Inspired by the Oregon Occupation Hamper Police Transparency?
Advocates Think So
Pete Simpson
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Spare the Rod, Spoil the File
A New Police Misconduct Report Calls Transparency into Question
A new police misconduct report calls transparency into question.
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A Bigger Broom
As Police Crack Down on Campsites, the Mayor Wants to Double the Cleanup Budget
As police crack down on campsites, the mayor wants to double the cleanup budget.
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“We Must Do Better Than That”
Portland’s Camping Ban Is Legal, But No One Really Likes It
Portland’s camping ban is legal, but no one really likes it.
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Blue Line, Gray Area
Portland Cop’s Facebook Posts Raise Questions about Lack of Social Media Policy
A Portland cop’s Facebook posts raise questions about lack of a social media policy.
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One Last Thing
In Multnomah County You Can Now Grow Pot Worry-Free—But Still Be Fined for a Dime Bag
In Multnomah County right now you can grow pot worry-free—but still be fined hundreds of dollars for a dime bag.
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Technically Illegal
Multnomah County Stops Prosecuting Certain Marijuana Crimes
Weed isn’t technically legal until July. In Multnomah County, that no longer matters.
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You Can Be Arrested for Spitting
And Face Multiple Charges for It, Too. One Woman Just Did.
And face multiple charges for it, too. One woman just did.
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A Different Lens
Police Union President Airs “Many Concerns” About Body Cameras
The Portland Police Association airs “many concerns” about talk of body cameras.
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Hall Monitor
The Cops Nod to Transparency
Reports and 911 calls in teen’s Tasering answer questions—raise more.
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Cougar Town
State Wildlife Workers Want Taxpayers to Chip in for Cat Antics
State wildlife workers want taxpayers to chip in for Portland’s recent cat antics.
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Hall Monitor
A Lesson on Transparency
The cops stopped reporting force against “transients.” Worse? They didn’t say why.