Portland’s Albina Ministerial Alliance demands accountability and reform for police use of deadly force / Nancy Haught, Oregonian 21 November 2010, updated 22 November 2010
Portland Police Chief Mike Reese creates new division in charge of youth services / Lynne Terry, Oregonian, 22 November 2010
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Vandals in Portland slash tires, douse cars used by Multnomah County parole, probation officials / Lynne Terry, Oregonian, 9 November 2010
Kneejerk Poll: Who Slashed Dept of Corrections Car Tires? / Sarah Mirk, Portland Mercury Blogtown [blog], 9 November 2010
Police: Tires slashed on five MultCo vehicles [video, audio only] / Bill Robertson, KATU, [no date]
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BREAKING: Aaron Campbell’s Family Files Suit Against City / Denis C. Theriault Portland Mercury Blogtown [blog], 3 November 2010
~ “Attorneys representing the family of Aaron Campbell, a emotionally disturbed man who was shot dead by police this January, have filed a wrongful death suit against the city of Portland and four of the officers involved in his death.”
Family of Aaron Campbell files wrongful death suit against Portland police, city / Lynne Terry, Oregonian, 3 November 2010
Aaron Campbell’s family sues city in police shooting death / Jim Redden, Portland Tribune, 3 November 2010, updated 4 November 2010
BREAKING: Discipline Decision in Aaron Campbell Shooting Two Weeks Away / Denis C. Theriault, Portland Mercury Blogtown [blog], 5 November 2010
~ “A final decision on discipline for the Portland police officers involved in the death of Aaron Campbell, an emotionally distraught man gunned down outside his North Portland home this January, is expected in two weeks.”
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The Portland Police Association and the city began their contract negotiations on Friday with a public session in the Portland Building. Before the meeting began there was a public protest:
Group calls for Portland police Officer Ron Frashour to be fired in Aaron Campbell killing [story & video] / Lynne Terry, Oregonian, Lynne Terry, 17 September 2010
~ “The rally drew about a dozen people, mostly in their 20s, gripping signs reading: “Accountability Now Fire Killer Cops.””
Protestors rally for police bureau overhaul, KGW, 17 September 2010
~ A version of this story appeared on the MSNBC webpage as well.
Police watchdog group says officers should be easier to fire: Fire Frashour group pickets as police negotiations begin / By Jeff Kirsch, K103, 17 September 2010
Most articles we found focused on the protest, but one at least discussed the actual contract negotiations:
Portland police want more pay, better disability benefits as negotiations begin / Maxine Bernstein, Oregonian, 17 September 2010
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New patrol officer crashes car while pursuing speeding driver on West Burnside in Portland / Lynne Terry, Oregonian, 16 September 2010
~ “Portland police identified an officer who crashed a patrol car late Wednesday as Kristin Watt.”
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Derek Morgan was tased by Beaverton police officers last week:
Wrong-way walker accused of punching officers in Beaverton, Oregonian, 11 June 2010
Man tased after punching officer, deputy, KOIN, 11 June 2010
there is more news about Sepp Tokanaga:
Friends say man who shot Hillsboro cop fought mental issues after serving in Iraq / Rebecca Woolington, Oregonian, 11 June 2010
an editorial about Keaton Otis:
When Keaton Otis was lost [editorial] / Oregonian Editorial Board, Oregonian, 12 June 2010
a variety of news and opinion about the Red and Black asking officer James Crooker to leave their establishment:
Red and Black Controversy and Social Networking Backlash: Who’s Winning? / Erin DeJesus, Eater PDX, 9 June 2010
Red and Black Cafe controversy moves onto Facebook / Lynne Terry, Oregonian, 14 June 2010
Red and black and blue: In need of dialogue on police relations [opinion] / Cornelia Seigneur, Oregonian, 11 June 2010
On Law Enforcement [letters to the editor] / Kevin Tracey, Darryl Willis, Josef Schneider, Jeff Thomas, Wayne B. Smith, Patricia A. Smith, Oregonian, 13 June 2010
and some news from our north about the LaTanya Clemmons, who was recently convicted of assisting her brother Maurice Clemmons in the shooting deaths of several Lakewood police officers in a Parkland, Washington coffee shop:
Maurice Clemmons’ sister found guilty of helping alleged getaway driver / Mike Carter, Seattle Times, 12 June 2010
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Red and Black Co-owner Speaks Out [story & related video] / Ott Tammik, Willamette Week News & Culture [blog] 7 June 2010
Business at Red and Black Cafe in Southeast Portland increases after police officer turned away / Lynne Terry, Oregonian, 7 June 2010
Red and Black Cafe responds to kicking a cop out of its cafe [story & video] / Alexis Del Cid, KOIN, 7 June 2010
Cafe owner explains why he booted a cop , KATU [no date]
Red, Black and the Thin Blue Line [letters to the editor] / James Sisson, Elfriede Greetveld, Leon Taylor, Teresa Gall, Oregonian, 7 June 2010
And, there was a piece on this evening’s KBOO news as well, at about 5:10 p.m. One of our readers heard it; here is his summary:
The Red & Black Cafe held a press conference regarding John Langley’s asking Officer Crooker to leave the cafe. He spoke of the “power difference” between police and people of color and homeless people. He said the cafe maintains “safer spaces” guidelines to allow people to meet there without discrimination. Rose City Copwatch was there to speak in solidarity concerning the rights of people to maintain “police-free zones.” Ari Perez Diaz of the Red and Black also spoke in favor of transformative justice.
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A little news on police administration:
Adams faces pushback over police, budget decisions: New Police Chief Mike Reese announces personnel changes / Jim Redden, Portland Tribune, 14 May 2010
Two assistant chiefs out at Portland Police Bureau, Oregonian, 14 May 2010
Portland Mayor Sam Adams will cut, then add to mayoral staff / Janie Har, Oregonian, 14 May 2010
New Portland police chief Mike Reese says preparing for his new job was just ‘part of my personality’ [story & video] / Maxine Bernstein, Oregonian, 14 May 2010
~ A reasonably detailed biography of Reese’s law enforcement career.
My advice to the Mayor Sam Adams: Embrace your inner jerk [column] / Anna Griffin, Oregonian, 14 May 2010
The mayor dials 9-1-1 and summons himself [column] / David Sarasohn, Oregonian, 14 May 2010
New chief wants ‘holistic approach’ to policing [story & video] / Margy Lynch, KATU, 14 May 2010
Reese on promotion: “I was surprised when he called” / Kyle Mallory, KOIN, 14 May 2010
New Police Chief Favors Openness With Public: Mike Reese Appointed Wednesday, Fox12 Oregon, 14 May 2010
And some more about Keaton Dupree Otis, and his death at the hands of Portland Police on Wednesday:
Authorities identify man who was shot and killed after wounding Portland officer, Oregonian, 14 May 2010
Police identify man shot by officers Kyle Mallory, KOIN, 14 May 2010
Police Identify Man Fatally Shot By Police: Officer Christopher Burley Released From Hospital Friday, Fox12 Oregon, 14 May 2010
Parents of Portland man shot by police say he had a mood disorder Lynne Terry, Oregonian, 14 May 2010
Parents say son suffered from ‘mood disorder’, KATU, 14 May 2010
~ Includes a copy of a statement released by Otis’s family.
Parents: Man Shot By Police Had Mood Disorder, Fox12 Oregon, 14 May 2010
~ Includes a copy of the Otis family’s statement.
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Eye-witness video of police shooting in Lloyd District [story & video] / Michael Russell, Oregonian, 13 May 2010
~ Eyewitness account of the Lloyd District traffic stop and shooting from Christina Lais, a neighborhood resident who filmed the incident with her cell phone. Many other news outlets subsequently posted Lais’s video, but the version here seems to have the best quality, and is the longest.
Police traffic stop in Northeast Portland quickly turned deadly [story & video] / Lynne Terry, Oregonian, 13 May 2010
Autopsy complete in Portland police shooting [story & video] / Frank Mungeam and David Krough, KGW, [updated] 14 May 2010
~ “The person’s name and cause of death could be released as soon as Friday.” Includes a link to the 911 dispatch log for the incident (beware, it is very technical and reads like a secret code!).
Adams, new police chief discuss latest fatal shooting, KATU, 13 May 2010
~Includes a photograph of Christopher Burley, the police officer who was shot in the leg.
Latest shooting doesn’t change chief’s philosophy [story & video], KATU, 13 May 2010
Eyewitness account of the police shooting [story & video], KOIN, 14 May 2010
Adams, Reese respond to officer involved shooting [story & video] / Kyle Mallory, KOIN, 13 May 2010
Anarchists protest officer involved shooting [story & video] / Joel Iwanaga, KOIN, 13 May 2010
One man dead, officer shot during traffic stop in NE Portland [story & video] / Alana Kujala, KOIN, 13 May 2010
Vandals Break Windows At Police Substation [story & video] / Fox12 Oregon, 13 May 2010
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The baby ducks that tried to cross I-5 a few weeks ago (police were called, but arrived after the ducks had already left, do you remember now?) are okay, even though their mother took off, frightened by the traffic! Here’s the full story:
Ducklings that stopped I-5 traffic are safe at DoveLewis / Lynne Terry, Oregonian, 10 May 2010
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