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Portland Police Bureau

Portland Civil Rights Activists Want A Mayor Who Can Stand Up To Police

Mayor Ted Wheeler’s popularity has declined after a summer of protests against police violence in the Oregon city.

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg Oct 07, 2020

Police Violence Was a Problem In Portland Long Before Federal Agents Arrived

Local law enforcement tear-gassed and beat protesters and journalists.

Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg Aug 03, 2020

Portland City Council Votes to Cut $15 Million From Police Budget

The cuts will defund a controversial gang policing unit and end the city’s policing partnership with TriMet, the regional transit agency.

Jay Willis Jun 17, 2020