"Portland Police Chief Bob Day told reporters Monday that police will continue to patrol and monitor protest activity at the local ICE facility. The extent of Portland Police Bureau's focus on the ICE protests could have significant budget implications, as the Bureau often relies on officers working overtime to achieve its protest policing. In light of larger protest crowds at Portland's ICE facility and the anticipated arrival of National Guard troops,"
"Another thing that came out of City Hall Monday: Mayor Keith Wilson, with more than a dozen other Oregon mayors, issued a letter denouncing the White House's deployment of National Guard troops in Oregon, and unveiling "coordinated regional action to protect civil rights, public safety, and community trust." The coalition of mayors is following in the footsteps of the mayor of Chicago, who signed an executive order protecting his city's residents from threats of federal military action against them."
The Mercury requests small monthly contributions to sustain local journalism and arts coverage. Forecast indicates a high near 66 degrees with possible evening rain. Portland Police Chief Bob Day said police will continue to patrol and monitor protest activity at the local ICE facility. The Portland Police Bureau frequently relies on officers working overtime to police protests, which could create significant budget implications. City Council earlier directed PPB to limit use of overtime hours for policing protests. Larger protest crowds at the ICE facility and the anticipated arrival of National Guard troops have influenced policing plans. Mayor Keith Wilson and over a dozen Oregon mayors issued a letter denouncing the White House deployment and pledged coordinated regional legal, legislative, and administrative action to prevent militarized federal actions that could infringe constitutional rights.
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