Police make up a peculiar subculture in society. Often they have their own moral code of behavior, an “us against them” attitude, and a history of standing shoulder-to-shoulder behind a “blue wall of silence.” On Oct. 22, Mayor Charlie Hales and the City ...
14 Nov 2014 - Kate Lore
Portland City Council recently voted to appeal U.S. District Judge Michael Simon’s order requiring hearings with the judge, advocates and the city on the progress in maintaining the police reforms settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ). In voting ...
6 Nov 2014 - SR editorial board
The future of the Portland Police Bureau: Chief Mike Reese By Michael Reese, Contributing Columnist Recently, Portland police officers responded to a call regarding a distraught man who told onlookers near the RiverPlace Marina he was going to commit suic ...
2 Oct 2012 - Street Roots
People will be talking about it: the police, the charter commission and the work to be done By Jake Thomas, Staff writer A common pattern often emerges after a citizen dies at the hands of police. There is public rage. The city promises reform, and then t ...
15 Mar 2012 - Street Roots
Human rights group returns to City Hall after 11-year absence Nov. 27, 2008 (From the Nov. 14, edition of Street Roots) New commission has the daunting task of protecting and advocating for the human rights of all Portlanders. (By Amanda Waldroupe, Contri ...
27 Nov 2008 - Street Roots