Despite clear evidence, officer’s lack of citation illustrates discretionary loophole
A clear-cut case that illustrates how some laws only matter if police choose to enforce them.
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Bodycam footage shows PPB officer blaming cyclist for road rage collision
One example of the pervasive cultural bias that favors drivers and is skeptical of bicycle riders.
Police use bait bike to catch thief
Bikes are street currency in Portland.
Central Precinct Commander lays out police case for diverter removal
“The diverters have inadvertently created a shielded environment” for offenders.
PBOT will upgrade, expand enforcement camera program with new supplier and operator
The old company had trouble delivering equipment and saddled the city with delays.
Vancouver police commandeer bikes to chase suspect on Burnt Bridge Creek path
Ironically, the bike was a Class 3 with specs that make it illegal to operate on multi-use paths.
Police team up with park rangers to patrol paths
Safety on paths has been a big concern for many bicycle riders over the years.
Reckless driving Instagrammer arrested by Portland Police
Cops have been tracking him for weeks.
Avalos: Public safety and police accountability needs more transportation voices
Formation of new governing board for police accountability offers opportunity for transportation advocates.
Police have made 85 traffic arrests in our region since Friday night
They pulled over 1,213 people and wrote 730 citations.
Portland police target enforcement on ‘ghost cars’ without license plates
Slowly but surely, Portland is changing its tune when it comes to enforcement of driving rules and behaviors.
PBOT’s new ‘enforcement agents’ will take over camera citation review from police
PBOT says they plan to begin hiring the new enforcement agents early next year.