Oregon Governor finds division in police support
Governor Kate Brown announced a "Unified Law Enforcement Plan" on Sunday after a fatal shooting took place at their nightly protest riots in downtown Portland.Problem is, she failed to talk to he agencies who she publicly said would be part of it, and many seem to be unwilling to get into her mess.“We all must come together—elected officials, community leaders, all of us—to stop the cycle of violence,” said Governor Kate Brown. “But this is only the first step. Real change will come from the hard work to achieve racial justice. And it starts with all of us listening to each other, and working together."
Talk about a 360 from Brown who just the other day tweeted Again that there was no issue of concern in the "Peaceful Protest" as she again REFUSED help and re-enforcement from federal authorities and the White House.
Gov. Brown's plan said for example that the Gresham Oregon Police department would help with the protest response. KATU reached out to Gresham PD, but they said they are "currently in discussion" on whether or not they will assist the Portland Police Bureau.
“Increasing law enforcement resources in Portland will not solve the nightly violence and now, murder,” Craig Roberts, the sheriff of Clackamas County Oregon said to media, “The only way to make Portland safe again, is to support a policy that holds offenders accountable for their destruction and violence.” He publicly announced that "Had Governor Brown discussed her plan with my office, I would have told her it’s about changing policy not adding resources. Increasing law enforcement resources in Portland will not solve the nightly violence and now, murder. The only way to make Portland safe again, is to support a policy that holds offenders accountable for their destruction and violence. That will require the DA to charge offenders appropriately and a decision by the Multnomah County Presiding Judge not to allow offenders released on their own recognizance, and instead require bail with conditions. The same offenders are arrested night after night, only to be released by the court and not charged with a crime by the DA’s Office. The next night they are back at it, endangering the lives of law enforcement and the community all over again."
Also heard publicly is Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett, who cited several risks that led to the decision, including "The lack of political support for public safety, the uncertain legal landscape, the current volatility combined with intense scrutiny on use of force." In a public sttatement they went on to say "I am very sympathetic to what they are enduring. However, the lack of political support for public safety, the uncertain legal landscape, the current volatility combined with intense scrutiny on use of force presents an unacceptable risk if deputies were deployed directly."
The Oregon Association Chiefs of Police also spoke out just before 5 p.m. Monday, saying it too "cannot dedicate our limited resources away from the communities we serve."
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Washington County Sheriff Garrett also said Monday that he didn't plan on sending in deputies to assist, however, they would offer support in "indirect ways."
