Mayor Sam Adams is challenged on whether his gun task force is racist.
Portland Copwatch
Posted inNews
Questioning the Questioners
Feds Investigate Portland Police—But Miss Crucial Input
Federal investigation of Portland Police Bureau may be missing the mark.
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When Should Cops Call for Help?
A man chased by police after a traffic stop dies in custody.
Posted inNews
Nothing to Say but Sorry
Ammunition Mix-up Prompts Apology, Questions About Training
Ammunition snafu prompts rare apology from Portland police brass, but also raises questions.
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Racial Stop Gap
Traffic Stops for “Driving While Black” Are Still a Portland Problem
A federal inquiry won’t touch race, but “driving while black” traffic stops remain a Portland problem.
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Hall Monitor
A Question for the Feds
A heavy question hangs over the federal probe of Portland’s police.
Posted inPolitics
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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Shocking Questions
Advocates Raise Concerns About City Audit on Taser Use
Did a new city audit on Taser use in Portland ask the right questions?
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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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Where Police Officers (Don’t) Live
Is it Community Policing if Cops Live Somewhere Else?
A look at where the city’s police employees live. Hint: It’s probably not Portland.
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Hall Monitor
In Cop Talks: Dollars or Sense?
Pocketbook issues and strong union opposition could doom police oversight proposals like drug testing.