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Oregon State University hires campus police chief from Seattle
OSU says its new campus police force will begin operating in January

Washington changed police shooting investigations, but trust remains in low supply
Police in Washington state have killed more than 90 people since December 2018, when Initiative 940 became law. The law promised more transparency, but victims' families say more needs to be done.
Feds investigating NW company making virus protection claims
Federal investigators are looking into a company in northwestern Washington for claiming its products, specifically copper water bottles, can protect people from the coronavirus

Southwest Washington officers kill Black man, but details unclear a day later
Demonstrators gathered in response to rumors that a Black man had been shot by law enforcement.

5 Insights From Multnomah County Sheriff's Internal ICE Investigation
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office appears to have lacked clear policy, training or supervisory directives explaining Oregon’s sanctuary law and county policy regarding cooperating with ICE.

Tacoma Detention Center | Election Reform | Transit Security
We hear about conditions for women in a Tacoma immigration detention facility, a conference on election reform, and why bus riders want fewer armed transit police officers.
Multnomah County Chair Opens Investigation Into Sheriff
Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury has opened an administrative investigation into possible workplace violations by Sheriff Dan Staton.
Q&A: Oregon DOJ Investigates Accusations Against Multnomah Sheriff
The Oregon Department of Justice is investigating Multnomah County Sheriff Dan Staton to examine multiple allegations of wrongdoing.

No Criminal Charges For Newberg City Manager
The Marion County District Attorney's Office has declined to file criminal charges against Newberg City Manager Jacque Betz.

Grants Pass To Open Sobering Center
The city of Grants Pass was awarded a grant by the Legislature to set up a sobering center.