Federal trial lined up for police who Tasered Hillsboro man after bike infraction
Jermaine Robinson had been stopped for biking without a light against a “don’t walk” signal.
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Video leads to two citations in case of dangerous pass caught on camera
Video or it didn’t happen.
5 takeaways from Portland Auditor’s report on red light camera program
Required reading for enforcement nerds.
Traffic enforcement action uncovers rampant law-breaking on SE Powell
This is a crisis, plain and simple.
City preps to cut speed limit on four mid-sized streets
Three of the four have recently been redesigned to be more neighborhood-friendly.
Entering 10th year, PBOT ‘crosswalk enforcement actions’ still going strong
PBOT’s program is stronger than ever, so is peoples’ disregard for traffic laws.
‘Bicycling community’ work noted at swearing-in for new Portland police chief
Hearing “bicycling” at the swearing-in ceremony was a pleasant surprise.
‘Bait bikes’ deployed at Reed College lead to arrest
Two local examples show that bait bikes have arrived in Portland.
Police search suspected Springwater chop shop, find stolen frame (video)
What’s under those tarps? Rare footage of police investigating a suspected bike chop shop.
Police ticket man who was run over during ‘Don’t shoot’ protest
Guilty for “improper position on a highway”.(Still from Multnomah County Copwatch video) Portland Police have issued a ticket to a protestor who was taking part in a march downtown yesterday. The march was organized by Don’t Shoot PDX, a fledgling group of activists who have organized a sustained movement for more police accountability and justice … Read more
New Police Chief puts Traffic Division in new ‘Community Services’ branch
Chief O’Dea in 2008.(Photo J. Maus/BikePortland) Incoming Portland Police Chief Larry O’Dea appears to be making good on his promises and his potential. The new Chief, who community advocates have hailed for his record on community policing, announced a host of changes to the bureau today. Effective January 8th, 2015, the bureau will have a … Read more
Why Portland’s new Chief of Police is good news for bicycling
New Chief of Police Larry O’Dea outside City Hall in 2008. He’s standing with former Bicycle Liaison Officer Robert Pickett.(Photo by J. Maus/BikePortland) Portland Police Chief Mike Reese announced his retirement today, and when the new chief steps in to replace him in January, his name might sound familiar to some BikePortland readers. Larry O’Dea, … Read more