News Roundup June 23-30, 2024

Jul 01, 2024

At a glance:

The US Supreme Court ruled in Grants Pass case that arresting people living outside is constitutional, a ruling with implications for homelessness policy nationwide. The changes may be less impactful in Oregon, where key facets of the ruling were codified in state law. Some state lawmakers are considering changing that. Mayor Wheeler committed to enforcing the city's camping ban starting July 1. Street Roots | KGW | KPTV | Oregonian | Mercury | Willamette Week | Rose City Reform
PBOT announced the recruitment of new parking enforcement officers, stepped up enforcement of parking and vehicle registration. Mercury | KGW
Multnomah County chose the site of a controversial new deflection center, which will neighbor the recently opened Soho House. The site was leased by a Soho House competitor, Solterra, raising eyebrows. Willamette Week
PPB's deployment of body-worn cameras, now out of pilot phase, started with central precinct this week. North and east precincts will roll out body-worn cameras in July and August. PPB YouTube
Multnomah County changed guidelines for pretrial release, in an attempt to stop the revolving door that lets accused fentanyl dealers evade justice. Willamette Week
TriMet will soon step up enforcement of rules on fare evasion and disruptive behavior on transit. TriMet

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PPB Staffing Report Updates June 27, 2024 (change since June 18):

sworn members: 799 (-11) sworn officers: 544 (-7)
Officers in training: 100 (-2)
Officers non-patrol: 125 (-5)
Officers on leave: 23 (no change)
Patrol officers: 296 (no change). East: 101 (-2), Central: 101 (no change), North: 94 (+2)

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