“It’s a social ill”: Graffiti task force cracks down on Portland taggers
In a city known for its vibrant street art scene, a pair of law enforcement officers is waging a battle against what they see as a blight on Portland’s landscape: […] Read More
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Portland police pilot program aims to bridge the gap for those struggling with drug addiction
In Portland’s Old Town neighborhood, an area rife with drug use, the Portland Police Bureau is launching a new pilot program to help those battling drug addiction. The initiative, which […] Read More
Dashcam footage reveals Portland man’s reckless driving rampage at local parade
Newly released dashcam footage has shed more light on a disturbing reckless driving incident that took place during Portland’s annual Rose Festival Parade in June, where a 42-year-old man drove […] Read More
Portland mayor abandons plan to ban public drug use, cites violation of state law
Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler has reversed his decision to introduce a ban on public drug use, acknowledging that it would have violated state law. The proposed policy aimed to […] Read More
Oregon’s civil forfeiture practice declines amid legal changes and shifting priorities
Oregon police agencies are seizing less property — an act known as civil forfeiture — during drug busts and other law enforcement activities following legal reforms and policy changes in […] Read More
Portland police reinstate traffic enforcement unit, but advocates continue push for more speed cameras
The Portland, Oregon, Police Bureau (PPB) has announced the partial reinstatement of its Traffic Division after the unit was disbanded in 2020 due to budget constraints and staffing issues, with […] Read More
