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Apr 3, 2021
Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese released an open letter to the community this week as the Derek Chauvin trial began in Minneapolis.
This week, the trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd began. I want to acknowledge that the trial may bring renewed pain and trauma for many, especially among Black people and people of color in our community. As I shared with you following Floyd’s death last May, I condemn the actions of Derek Chauvin and the actions of other officers for failing to intervene.
Floyd’s senseless death challenged all of us in public safety to examine the systemic racism, over-policing and implicit bias that influences the relationship between law enforcement and communities of color. Over the past year, members of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office have deeply engaged with the community, met with community leaders and activists, attended and participated in marches and rallies, and listened to your experiences, constructive criti
Leaders call for an end to protest violence
Mayor Ted Wheeler defends the controverial police kettling tactic during a Monday press conference.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and other city leaders called for an end to violence and property destruction on Monday, March 15, after a group damaged businesses in the Pearl District on Friday night. They re not going to get away with it, Wheeler said.
Elected officials and community leaders joined Wheeler in the call for peace during an online press conference on Monday. They included former Portland Trail Blazer Terry Porter, former State Sen. Margaret Carter, former State Sen. Avel Gordly, and Acting U.S. Attorney Scott Asphaug. All denounced the ongoing violence as criminal activity and not legitimate political protest.
TriMet police force drops to 19 cops as MCSO preps for helm March 09 2021
Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese will take command of TriMet s contracted police force under new agreement.
The number of armed cops patrolling bus stops and train cars across the region has dropped to a 25-year low as the Multnomah County sheriff prepares to take charge of the shrinking regional police force next month.
TriMet s Transit Police is budgeted for 51 sworn officers, on paper at least. But the actual staffing count for 2021 is just 19 officers the lowest amount since 1994 officials said at a Multnomah County board briefing on March 9.