Charlie Hales, in his bid for mayor, is courting the police accountability vote.
Portland Police Bureau
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When Should Cops Call for Help?
A man chased by police after a traffic stop dies in custody.
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Hall Monitor
JTTF Pact Still Awaiting Teeth
The protections in Portland’s JTTF deal still await their teeth.
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Technical Difficulties
Cops Find No Video of Ferguson Shooting—But Mystery Lingers
Cops can’t find video of Ferguson shooting on hard drive—but mystery lingers.
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Hall Monitor
A Question for the Feds
A heavy question hangs over the federal probe of Portland’s police.
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Hall Monitor
A Diverse Crop of White Guys
The lily-white Portland Police Bureau wins a diversity award.
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The Accidental Chief
Mike Reese Didn’t Grow Up Dreaming He’d Be a Cop. But he’s the guy who just led Portland’s police force through its most “tumultuous” year in memory. We talk shootings, mental health, and Tasers—and how next year might be better.
A man who never dreamed he’d be a cop just led the Portland Police Bureau through a “tumultuous” year.
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How to Dress Like a Gang Member
Cops Coach Bar Owners to Spot Telltale Threads
Cops coach bars to ID gang members by dress—Mariners gear and the color orange.
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Cake for Everybody!
Mayor Sam Adams Slices Up Portland’s $26 Million Budget Surplus
Mayor Sam Adams serves up Portland’s $26 million budget surplus.
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Give the FBI a Chance?
Randy Leonard Helps Sam Adams Cinch a Deal on the JTTF
Stuck on a JTTF deal, Mayor Sam Adams turns to Randy Leonard.
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Can You Spare a Dime?
Cops Could Bust City’s Budget
The police bureau’s audacious budget request.
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Breaking the Bank?
Hidden Costs in New Police Pact
The new police contract has some hidden costs.