The Portland DA moron is doing nothing less than abetting the criminals... The cops should go on an extended strike.
Posted on 08/31/2020 10:50:25 PM PDT by Mount Athos
"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."
-- Statement from Sheriff Roberts
What is the point of adding more law enforcement when the DA consistently drops most charges.
Governor Kate Brown's announcement is a farce because it does nothing to address this core problem. In fact her statement even confirms the Portland's DA approach.
The Portland DA is not up for reelection for more than 4 years. It is not legally possible to recall him before July 2021.
This the day after rioters targeted a Trump supporter for execution.
When they announced the murder at a Portland Rally, the crowd of rioters cheered.
Perfect.
Leo’s need to start telling the political leadership what they will NOT let them get away with . Just Say No
What are they going to do?
F the Liberal ‘leadership’ and all the stupid dopes that elected them into office.
Their votes should not count for s#it
drive by’s with mac10s , not paintballs
The Portland DA moron is doing nothing less than abetting the criminals... The cops should go on an extended strike.
No telling who got to this cowardly Marxist Democrat DA. Regardless, the DA must be REPLACED, not recalled. I would think the governor has oversight powers to allow this type of action in emergencies. You would think anyway, but this is a liberal Democrat administrative sh!thole.
On the other hand, you have the fox guarding the hen house given the Democrat coward governor. Good luck Oregonians...gonna keep voting Democrat???
Portland burning and rioting again tonight day 96. They trashed Mayor Ted Wheeler’s apartment downtown, broke windows, spray painted buildings, set fires, destroyed a Dentist office.........sickening.....
Just an odd question...since the Portland DA isn’t pursuing charges...what exactly is this guy/gal doing for the 40-hour work-week? Candy-store break-in’s?
Arresting law-abiding citizens who defend themselves maybe?
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