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NewsNovember 28, 2023

Oregon Deputies Help Rescue Injured Mountain Climber

“Mountain rescue is a technical endeavor that requires numerous skilled rescuers, experienced sheriff’s deputies, coordinated leadership, and dedication... Mt. Hood is not a beginner mountain — especially in winter conditions," PMR said.

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NewsOctober 25, 2023

Interim Portland Chief Outlines Plans for 16-Month Tenure

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announced Bob Day would be succeeding Chief Chuck Lovell last month and he was sworn in 10 days ago.

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NewsSeptember 21, 2023

Portland Police Chief Stepping Down After 3 Years

Mayor Ted Wheeler announced a selection has also been made for Interim Chief with former Deputy Chief Robert Day stepping in.

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NewsAugust 8, 2023

Portland Chief Tells Officer to Stop Saying DA Won’t Prosecute Crimes

“What is completely unacceptable is telling a community member that you will not take police action because the District Attorney refuses to prosecute cases,” the chief said. “This undermines our relationship with criminal justice partners..."

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NewsJuly 27, 2023

OR Deputy Shot, Critically Wounded During Eviction

Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at apartments in Tualatin to serve a civil eviction notice around 9:30 a.m. Around 10:20 a.m. according to deputies.

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NewsJune 7, 2023

OR Agency Proposes Accelerated Training Schedule for New Officers

The agency proposed a $6.4 million plan to add night classes and grow academies from the traditional 40-person class to 60 people. It would mean hundreds more new officers trained over the next two years.

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NewsMay 10, 2023

Increased Deadly Wrecks Spur Portland to Bring Back Some Traffic Patrols

In 2022 after disbanding its Traffic Division, Portland had 68 deadly crashes. This was the highest since 1987, according to police.

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NewsApril 17, 2023

OR Reserve Officer Killed Following Vehicle Pursuit, Suspect Captured After Manhunt

The shooting occurred about 8:30 p.m. after the officer, identified as Corporal Joseph Johnson, 43, pursued a vehicle that came to a stop, according to a statement issued by Malheur County District Attorney Dave Goldthorpe.

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NewsApril 12, 2023

Portland-Area University Took Away Its Officers’ Guns in 2020, Now Reissuing Them

"Unfortunately, the environment around the PSU campus has changed since that time," the university's president Stephen Percy wrote in an announcement yesterday.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 4, 2022

Portland Residents Facing Crime Wave Ask “Where are the Cops?”

A survey of Portland residents released earlier this year found 51% of respondents doubted a 911 call would be answered quickly.

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