Battling the police chief and the police union over the Police Review Board.
Pete Simpson
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The Misconduct Files
Conflict over Cop’s Demotion Shows Flaws in Review Board Reports
Conflict over cop’s demotion shows shortcomings in review board reports.
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The Same Old Song?
Arrest Data from New Drug Zones Finally Released: More Than Half Are Black
Arrest data from city drug zones, finally released, reveals a stark racial disparity.
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In Other News
News briefs! Cops sued over shooting; a coal study; and are cops using less force?
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Therapy in Blue
Portland Police Look to Create a Specialized Mental Health Unit
The Portland Police Bureau is looking to create a specialized mental health unit.
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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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New and Improved?
Report on Drug Impact Areas Missing Important Context on Race
A report on Portland’s “drug impact areas” lacks key context on race.
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When Should Cops Call for Help?
A man chased by police after a traffic stop dies in custody.