Portland Police Bureau officer admits traffic enforcement messaging was politically motivated
Something the Portland Police Bureau did in 2021 has bothered me ever since.
Something the Portland Police Bureau did in 2021 has bothered me ever since.
Wave of retirements was foreseeable
Too many drivers face zero consequences for very dangerous behaviors.
“Why would they say that?”
The more people speed, the fewer of them get caught.
The dedicated traffic enforcement team will be on the streets in less than two days.
The move comes two and-a-half years after the division was dissolved.
50 mph on the Springwater. We are very lucky no one was hurt.
It’s the most candid and detailed assessment yet of past problems and what to expect in the future
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A multi-agency effort netted 15 arrests, including gun and drug seizures in just four hours last Thursday, September 8th. The location is likely familiar to many of you: the busy intersection of SE 122nd and Burnside, where a light rail line, bike lanes, and many other traffic lanes come together. Statistically, this intersection is a … Read more
“This slip lane was being used for drive-bys and a lot of violent activities.” – Nadine Salama, resident It’s rare that a sitting Portland city commissioner will dance at a public event. Rarer still when it’s in the middle of what used to be a street known for regular shootings and traffic-related violence. But that’s … Read more