Portland Police Bureau Fires Started, Prompt Arrests During Protest (Photo) September 07, 2020 03:07 Stun_Gun_and_Baton.jpg.
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On September 5, 2020, the Portland Police Bureau's Traffic Division was notified by the Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office that the pedestrian had died as a result of injuries sustained from the crash. They see the injuries sustained by their co-workers and wonder if this will be the night they are injured as well. This destructive and illegal behavior needs to stop.”PPB Chief Chuck Lovell also denounced the ongoing violence and urged the community to come together and do the same. He also noted “morale is low” as officers face “what appears to be endless destruction within the City they took an oath to serve and protect.”Lovell said the solutions are ” in a critical mass of community and partners coming together to denounce this criminal activity,” plus “broad support for the police to do their job in exhausting and challenging circumstances” and for elected officials and leaders to support the real change necessary “but against those who continue to feel empowered to act in a way that devalues our City with every brick thrown, every fire lit, and every crime committed.”“The stakes are high and the world is watching,” Chief Lovell said. “We are on the national stage right now. He also noted “morale is low” as officers face “what appears to be endless destruction within the City they took an oath to serve and protect.”Lovell said the solutions are ” in a critical mass of community and partners coming together to denounce this criminal activity,” plus “broad support for the police to do their job in exhausting and challenging circumstances” and for elected officials and leaders to support the real change necessary “but against those who continue to feel empowered to act in a way that devalues our City with every brick thrown, every fire lit, and every crime committed.”“The stakes are high and the world is watching,” Chief Lovell said. “I continue to condemn this violence. “If the fire had spread–or if that life-protecting equipment had been damaged by smoke and water–then health care workers, patients and seniors would have paid the price,” she said.According to Kafoury, roughly $1.3 million in damage has occurred to Multnomah County facilities since the protesting began at the end of May.Sheriff Reese criticized those who have been committing criminal activity under the guise of “peaceful” protesting.“A line is crossed when peaceful protests become violent,” he said. Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell Reacts To Riot And Arson At Multnomah County Building: Lets Be Known For Being Leaders In Change, Not …
We are on the national stage right now. PORTLAND, Ore. – Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced that nine people, in separate criminal cases, have been charged in connection with unlawful activity that allegedly occurred during recent mass demonstrations in Portland. Officers pushed people out of the street and sprayed pepper spray in an effort to disperse the crowd. "All outdoor parks and natural areas owned by the City of Portland, including all forested parks, and other locations as designated by the Director of the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management, are hereby closed to the general public except as may be necessary for the City to respond to the impacts of fire danger under this Emergency Declaration, or to respond to any other threats to the public, health, safety or welfare under any and all other Emergency Declarations in effect in the City," the order, which was issued late Thursday afternoon, read.PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- More than a week after school began, Portland Public Schools announced its plan to provide child care for some students.In the next 4 weeks, PPS will offer childcare for about 350 students at 9 schools around Portland. Contact the arresting or responding law enforcement agency directly. The solution is in a critical mass of community and partners coming together to denounce this criminal activity and call it out as it does not represent what we know our community at large wants or values. I am bolstered by their grit and determination to do everything they can each and every night to prevent a worst case scenario.We continue to get asked how this will end and how the violence will stop.
The destruction at the Multnomah Building last night occurred on yet another night of senseless criminal activity in the City of Portland. Breaking windows, using accelerants to ensure a fire catches and damaging property are not solutions, but further demonstrate the intent to engage in anarchy at the expense of the entire community.To effect change, we must work to build and not destroy. "During the last hundred days, Portland, Multnomah County and State Police have all relied on CS gas where there is a threat to life safety," Wheeler said in a statement. Public Safety 192 Multnomah County Sheriff's Office also serves the City of Wood Village and Troutdale. I would much rather be known for being leaders in change rather than nightly violence. Multnomah County Rural Fire District #14. Multnomah County Crisis Line: 503-988-4888 Text: HELP to 741-741. It serves no legitimate purpose.