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Police review panel deems Jennings’ response unacceptable

by Michael Kelley December 18, 2020

The Police Citizen Review Subcommittee doubles down on its recommendation to add two residents to the Portland Police Department’s use of force committee.

Local & State

Woman drops excessive-force lawsuit against Portland police

by Megan Gray December 2, 2020December 2, 2020

The city says there was no settlement in the case, which alleged that what happened to Mumina Ali fit a pattern of unconstitutional treatment of Somali refugees and Black residents.

The Forecaster, Uncategorized

Drug Take Back Day set for Oct. 24

October 13, 2020

PORTLAND — The Portland Police Department will collect unused prescriptions and other medicine at three sites across the city next weekend as part of National Drug Take Bck Day. Medicines can be brought to the Hannaford parking lot, 295 Forest Ave., and to Walgreens Pharmacies at 364 Allen Ave. and 616 Forest Ave., where they […]

Local & State, News

Portland police, Black Lives Matter group clash over plans for protest Saturday

by Eric Russell September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

Organizers dispute Chief Frank Clark’s criticism about a lack of communication.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Shots fired outside homeless encampment at Portland City Hall

by Eric Russell August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

Police are seeking a white man in his 30s in connection with the incident, and Police Chief Frank Clark says ‘prompt steps’ are needed to improve safety.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Portland police investigate shots fired into station parking garage

by Gillian Graham July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

An officer who was inside the garage at the time was not injured, according to police.

Local & State

Some Portland councilors want outside review of police response to protests

by Edward D. Murphy June 11, 2020June 12, 2020

The City Council will consider launching an independent probe into police actions during demonstrations last week that led to arrests and damage to buildings.

Local & State

Police say they intercepted armed counterprotesters in Portland last week

by Randy Billings June 11, 2020June 12, 2020

The disclosure comes after a resident questions why officers were stationed on rooftops during last week’s protests and a police official says they were there to protect demonstrators.