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Proposal Would Eliminate Prison for Most Marijuana Offenses

May 24, 2013

Oregon Marijuana Reform

In the interest of saving money and taking pressure off the courts, a group of high-powered Oregon prosecutors proposed significant changes this week. And while some legislators are opposed to many of the terms, there’s a good chance the proposal could have positive effects on marijuana law enforcement.

According to the Statesman Journal, the Oregon District Attorneys Association proposed their plan at a conference in Oregon City. There they revealed the outline would save an estimated $600 million over the next ten years, in part by capping the state’s prison population at 14,600.

The attorneys were cautious not to affect any violent crime penalties but say the “business” of justice requires they do something about the thousands funneled into the system each year.

“(Reducing drug sentences) isn’t something we would do in a perfect world,” said Clackamas County DA John Foote. “But we think these are the most responsible options available.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal justice, drug laws Tagged With: marijuana

Man Shot Repeatedly By Portland Cop Gets Record Settlement

May 10, 2013

portland police

A federal lawsuit filed by a victim of excessive force ended in a record settlement this week. According to OregonLive.com, the lawsuit filed by William Kyle Monroe, who is still recovering from his injuries nearly two years later, still needs to be approved by the City Council but will end up being $2.3 million—the largest in Portland’s history. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal justice Tagged With: police

State Handwriting Experts Suspended Amid Controversy

November 26, 2012

Handwriting analysis is a forensic science, used to determine who wrote something like a suicide note, a threatening document, or a forged contract for example. But the analysts in the Oregon State Police’s handwriting unit are under suspension and embroiled in a potentially career-costing review. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal justice Tagged With: evidence, forensics

Feds Say Portland Cops’ Taser Use/Policy is Vague and Reckless

September 24, 2012

The Oregonian is reporting Portland Police Chief Mike Reese knew long before the federal investigation that his policy was too permissive and was a tragedy (or several) waiting to happen, but that he failed to act. Now, the Department of Justice is forcing his hand to rewrite policy and tighten the reins on Taser use that far outpaces use in similar cities.

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Filed Under: criminal justice Tagged With: police, taser

War Veterans Come Home, Many End Up Jailed

August 24, 2012

Veterans post unique problems for the criminal justice system. They have unique needs, the type that could be best served by specialty courts — like mental health courts, or drug courts — but, there are few veterans’ courts in the state and many think this needs to change. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal justice Tagged With: courts, crime

Lane County Frees Prisoners Due to Lack of Money

July 6, 2012

Lane County, home to the University of Oregon and almost as big as Connecticut is facing the same problems as many other smaller counties. That problem is a lack of money. And in Lane County it has translated into setting jail inmates free. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal justice

Consultants Critical of Portland Police Shootings

June 5, 2012

Outside consultants brought in by the city have determined the Portland Police Department has many shortcomings when it applies to police shootings. Among other things, they determined police exhibit “excessive delays” in getting medical help to shooting victims. Their complete findings and recommendations are expected to be presented to the city council this week. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal justice Tagged With: police

Oregon Study Examines Officer Memory, Finds Gaps Under High-Stress Conditions

May 1, 2012

A study by the Force Science Institute, involving officers from 22 agencies in both Oregon and Washington sought to examine how officers react under stressful conditions and how they remember a scene after the fact. The findings are notable and show that officer “mistakes” are often not deliberate or due to inattention, but caused in part by how fast a scenario happens and the adrenaline involved. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal justice Tagged With: police

Portland Man Injured and Tased By Police, Wins Lawsuit

March 20, 2012

A Portland man was walking home from dinner with friends one night when he saw a flashlight shined in his direction and the words, “Get Him!” shouted. Blinded by the light and unsure of who was behind it, he ran. As the footsteps caught up to him, he was tased, forced into the ground and restrained. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal justice Tagged With: police, taser

Department of Justice to Investigate Portland Police

June 13, 2011

This week U.S. Assistant Attorney General Thomas E. Perez announced the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division would be opening a broader inquiry into the Portland Police Department. The investigation is to determine whether or not there is a pattern of civil rights abuses within the city by the local police. The announcement comes after the urging by many high powered local officials. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal justice Tagged With: police

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