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Oregon Lawmakers Punt on a Bill That Sought to Reduce Criminal Sentences for Survivors of Domestic Violence We’re not there today and we have a lot of work to do before we can get there. Cherry blossoms along the Portland waterfront. (Mick Hangland-Skill)
Chief sponsor: Rep. Anna Williams (D-Hood River).
What it would do: HB 2825 seeks to allow Oregon judges the discretion to reduce the sentence of a person convicted of a crime, if that person was subject to physical, psychological or sexual abuse by an intimate partner or family member. In order for the defendant to qualify for the sentence reduction, the abuse must have been a contributing factor to the criminal behavior, and the mandatory minimum sentence must be unduly harsh given the circumstances.
Metro Safe Streets Task Force formed to reduce gun violence April 13 2021
Local and federal law enforcement agencies announce a new intiative to reduce gun violence in Portland.
Local and federal law enforcement authorities have reached agreement on a cooperative initiative to reduce gun violence.
The agreement was announced by Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt and Acting U.S. Attorney Scott Erik Asphaug on Tuesday, March 31. They said the initiative is intended to coordinate and focus local and federal law enforcement resources on investigating and prosecuting gun crimes in Multnomah County.
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As part of the initiative, the U.S. Department of Justice will deputize a small contingent of local law enforcement officers to focus exclusively on investigating gun violence and crimes involving firearms. They will be assigned to a new Metro Safe Streets Task Force. Such task forces are already operating in other cities with high rates of shootings.
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Portland leaders hope sweeping $6 million plan stems historic shooting surge
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Portland’s mayor and commissioners Wednesday unanimously approved a $6 million plan they say is the best option to combat a dramatic rise in shootings and gun deaths that’s placed the city on track for a record number of homicides.
It also provides millions of new dollars to community organizations for anti-violence work and authorizes the addition of two dozen unarmed rangers to patrol parks and surrounding neighborhoods.
“The work in front of us is that of building a community safety system,” said Commissioner Dan Ryan before casting his vote in favor of the proposal he helped spearhead. “Now is the time to take some big steps and to be bold.”