Oregon

The law allows police to issue citations, but data shows few people are seeking treatment

Three area law enforcement agencies are joining forces this weekend to enforce a new ordinance

Officers began concealing their names and badge numbers in June 2020, citing worries over officers’ privacy and safety

Portland PD has been struggling to keep up amid an acute staffing shortage

Sheriff Dave Daniel said he believes the sheer number of illegal, industry-scale farms means many will remain untouched

A drought has created urgency, with illegal growers stealing water that could benefit farmers and homeowners

Respondents also called for more body cameras and unarmed crisis response teams

Police say that 18 dedicated homicide detectives aren't enough

Portland PD had ended its retire-rehire program last year because it’s more expensive to bring back veteran officers

The mobile teams are anticipated to operate similarly to Eugene, Oregon's CAHOOTS program

“We’re still trying to find the right recipe,” said Mayor Ted Wheeler

Citing new state guidance, a city official warned that requiring vaccinations among police could be illegal

The lawsuit alleges that the order violates the state and federal Constitutional right to free expression

Mayor Ted Wheeler defended the decision, but others were shocked that police did not intervene

Police Chief Chuck Lovell had said that police would not be getting in the middle of it but would instead keep an eye out for law-breakers