Original story (Feb. 5)
The city of Portland has selected a firm to conduct an internal investigation into the Portland Police Department’s response to a protest held this past summer in the wake of George Floyd’s death that ended in 23 arrests and damage to businesses in downtown Portland.
The City says the goal of the investigation is to “ensure the integrity of the Department was maintained throughout its response to the protest.”
The firm, Clifton Larson Allen LLP (CLA), is expected to provide the city with its report in three months.
The protest in question started peacefully in downtown Portland on June 1, 2020, and became increasingly tense as night fell and police clashed with protesters in the streets.
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Leaders of some of the largest police agencies in Maine said Monday they have checked travel reports and confirmed none of their officers participated in the Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol or the rally by President Trump held immediately before it.
Others said they have received no information that any of their officers participated, but will take action if they do.
Police agencies around the country are facing the question after departments in several states took disciplinary steps against officers who were in the mob that tried to derail Congress’ certification of President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the election.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) Police in two southern Maine cities are investigating incidents in which residents received homophobic letters in the mail. Three Portland residents reported receiving.
Homophobic hate letters sent to residents in Portland, South Portland, police say Share Updated: 1:30 PM EST Jan 6, 2021 WMTW Share Updated: 1:30 PM EST Jan 6, 2021 Portland police said Wednesday that three residents reported receiving homophobic hate letters in the mail and police in South Portland are investigating a similar incident.Police said the Portland residents received the letters on Tuesday.Two of the victims display a Pride flag on their homes, police said. The other resident is gay but does not display a Pride flag.All three received identical letters with a Satanic Temple logo superimposed over a Pride Flag followed by a threatening homophobic slur.Portland police said they are working with South Portland police to determine the source of the letters and if there is any connection between any of the victims.Police said there is no indication that the Satanic Temple or its members are responsible for this mailing.“Threats of
Police review panel deems Jennings’ response unacceptable
The Police Citizen Review Subcommittee doubles down on its recommendation to add two residents to the Portland Police Department s use of force committee.
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PORTLAND The Police Citizen Review Subcommittee is pushing back against the city manager’s response to its request to seat two residents on the Portland Police Department’s internal use of force committee.
Subcommittee member Maria Testa said City Manager Jon Jennings’ response fails to fully address its recommendations and is far from what the subcommittee intended in its effort to bring better transparency to how Portland officers use force on the job.