Recent In-Custody Death Reignites Calls For a Police-Free Crisis Response System
The tragic death of Damon Lamarr Johnson, following a struggle with police during a mental health hold, renews urgent conversations on Portland's mobile crisis response systems.
Using K9, Tear Gas, and Robots, Police Arrest Man Involved in Previous Standoff
"I've heard some of the frustration and concerns [from people in Northwest]. I've also heard some of the appreciation expressed by Portlanders in terms of the approach we took on Monday to try and deescalate things as the incident unfolded."