Oregon police officers are rarely held accountable for undue violence. Here are six possible reasons. Whenever police officers use lethal force, they well know there could be consequences, including being charged and prosecuted by the district attorney. C ...
9 Jun 2015 - Jason Renaud an...
Matters of life or death Mental health activist Jason Renaud weighs in on the latest shooting by police of unarmed citizens in crisis By Israel Bayer Staff Writer Jason Renaud had been an advocate for the rights of people with addiction and mental illness ...
18 Feb 2010 - Street Roots
What happened to James Chasse? Today marks the third anniversary of the death of James Chasse at the hands of the Portland Police Bureau. The Mental Health Association of Portland, who is spearheading a documentary about the case, asked City Hall today to ...
17 Sep 2009 - Street Roots
Chasse case languishes alongside squandered progress From the Sept. 4 edition of Street Roots. As we approach the third anniversary of the death of James Chasse, there are several crucial questions still floating in legal and political limbo. None is more ...
16 Sep 2009 - Street Roots