On the streets with the people battling Portland’s outburst of gang violence
Portland Copwatch
Not a Pimp
A citizen panel says a newly promoted cop was rude during jaywalking stop.
The Legal Way to Buy a Cop
Security work pays well for Portland officers, but stirs questions over influence.
The Big Dismount
Does Portland even need a mounted patrol?
The Incomplete Charlie Hales
It’s been (almost) 100 days since the mayor took office. And what does Portland think? So far, so good… but so far, not so much.
Shadows and Light
Mayor Charlie Hales won’t fight the police union over keeping contract talks fully public.
Hold the Phone
Cops share video, audio from first police shooting of 2013.
The Misconduct Files
Conflict over cop’s demotion shows shortcomings in review board reports.
But Does It Have Teeth?
Deal with feds promises fixes to Taser policies, mental health training.
Hall Monitor
How many Training Advisory Council applicants were willing to keep their lips zipped?
Playing a New Race Card
The cops stop getting defensive, and start getting scientific, over profiling.
Watching the Watchers
A Q&A as Portland Copwatch turns 20 years old.
