Sheriffs reject Gov. Kate Brown’s plan to curb Portland violence
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(Worthy News) – Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s plan to calm violence in Portland is falling apart after two neighboring sheriffs said they won’t supply personnel to help out, saying the answer isn’t more police but rather a get-tough policy of charging and prosecuting rioters.
Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett lamented the “lack of political support for public safety” in declining to send his deputies.
Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts said the district attorney covering Portland needs to follow through on prosecuting agitators. [ Source: Washington Times (Read More…) ]
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