Most Officers Who Used Force During 2020 Protests Have Been Cleared By the City of Misconduct. Here's Why. - Blogtown
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) estimated that, in 2020, its officers used force more than 6,000 times against members of the public participating in racial justice protests. This force came in the form of tear gas canisters shot into crowds of people, baton strikes, stun grenades filled with rubber bullets shot from an officer's gun, and forceful shoves. These actions resulted in countless injuries amongst members of the public, several lawsuits, one officer arrest, and...
Source: portlandmercury.com