Portland Police Reforms Include Civilian Oversight Board

Jim A @ 10/30/2012 10:11 PM

This is a pure and simple case of Liberals and Idiots ruling the world. Citizen Oversight Committees are not the answer. And apparently the Department of Justice needs to find a new name. Justice, my A@$.

michael @ 10/31/2012 1:26 AM

Well, I have seen this happen before...............to the Portland POA learn to been over and take it with a smile? Sorry guys and girls.......GOOD LUCK.

OCSO @ 10/31/2012 6:18 AM

At the SO I used to work at, they did something similar, but a lot smaller. They hired an attorney who was constantly looking at every interaction deputies had with civilians. The deputies would have to look over their shoulders to see where the attorney and his video camera was.

Ken @ 10/31/2012 7:22 AM

Civilians who know next to nothing about law enforcement should never be put in a position of judging LEO's actions. This is nutzzz.

Bob @ VA @ 10/31/2012 9:53 AM

Ken - I respectfully disagree. Everyone should be accountable for their actions. That's the whole point behind the federal action in this case. Poor leadership and training put officers and citizens at risk, and there was no internal accountability. Dealing with mentally ill individuals is very challenging and requires special training. Escalation of force doctrine is generally useless at best, or throwing gasoline on a fire at worst, in these circumstances. I always get a kick out of watching folks try to reason with schizophrenics - good for an easy laugh. Hopefully these agreed remedies will improve everyone's safety in Portland.