as does the Oregon Police Chiefs, I received two emails from our CCSO including his response to Katy and one from Oregon Police Chiefs

CLACKAMAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR BROWN'S PROPOSED PLAN

News Release from Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: August 31st, 2020 4:26 PM
The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office will not be sending our staff into the City of Portland.  We will assist the Oregon State Police with their calls for service in Clackamas County as needed while their resources are deployed in Portland.

Statement from Sheriff Roberts

On Sunday, August 30th, I read that Governor Kate Brown announced a new plan to address the lawlessness happening in Portland.  I was surprised to read that the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office was part of the plan since the Governor’s Office never contacted me.

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.  

For all of us in law enforcement, keeping our community safe is our first priority.   Had Governor Brown asked me, I would have told her that no amount of human resources will stop the “cycle of violence” (her term) that is making Portland unsafe.   For that to occur, the criminal justice system will need do its part and hold offenders accountable.  



Governor Brown’s unified law enforcement plan can be read here. Link

From OACP
JOINT STATEMENT FROM OREGON ASSOCIATION CHIEFS OF POLICE (OACP) AND OREGON STATE SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION (OSSA) IN RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR BROWN'S PROPOSED PLAN

News Release from Clackamas Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: August 31st, 2020 4:50 PM
Joint Statement from Oregon Association Chiefs of Police and Oregon State Sheriff's Association in Response to Governor Brown’s Proposed Plan



MEDIA RELEASE



August 31, 2020

As law enforcement professionals we believe public safety is the foundation for safe, healthy and thriving communities.  We are committed to the wellbeing of the communities we serve and support the right to assembly and free speech enshrined in our constitution.  As statewide associations, we are deeply concerned about the criminal acts at recent protest events in Portland that have put community livability and personal safety at risk. We unequivocally condemn the violence and loss of life that occurred this past weekend.

These are incredibly challenging times in Oregon and throughout our Country.  Law Enforcement has clearly heard and recognizes the need to make improvements to ensure it is meeting the needs of all communities it serves. With that said, abandoning Law Enforcement or the need for policing, is not working. It has only shown that it undermines the rule of law and puts our community at greater risk.

Over the weekend, members of our associations were approached to assist with policing in the City of Portland.  Unfortunately, due to the lack of support for public safety operations, the associated liability to agencies who would be assisting in Portland and the lack of accountability for those arrested committing criminal acts, we cannot dedicate our limited resources away from the communities we serve.  We know there will already be an additional burden on local law enforcement agencies as Oregon State Police Troopers are re-assigned to assist in Portland.

We would propose the following as steps to bring an end to the criminal acts and violence in Portland beginning with a strong statement by elected leadership at all levels that criminal acts are not legitimate protest and that those who commit crimes will be held accountable. There must be support for Law Enforcement actions, through preventative detention and prosecution, when criminal violators are arrested. Finally, there must be publicly voiced support for Law Enforcement and its efforts to protect lawful protesters and hold criminal violators accountable in a very difficult environment.

We will continue to monitor the situation in Portland and provide guidance and support to the exceptional men and women of the Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police who during these challenging times have been there to keep the peace.

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