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Consult Hardesty on abdicated levels of Portland police oversight

August 3, 2015

Consult Hardesty, July 29, 2015 “In a society governed by the rule of law, the government, its officials and agents are subject to and held accountable under the law. Modern societies have developed systems of checks and balances, both constitutional and institutional, to limit the reach of excessive government power, and to subject the government […]

Open Letter from Consult Hardesty excoriates delays

June 10, 2014

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By JoAnn Hardesty on behalf of Consult Hardesty, from The Skanner, June 9, 2014 Portland City Commissioners Albina Ministerial Alliance Coalition for Justice and Police Reform Members of the press Consult Hardesty urges the city not to delay hiring a Community Liaison Compliance Officer to oversee implementation of the Department of Justice Settlement with Portland […]

City Council defers changes to IPR

October 24, 2013

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By Helen Silvis, The Skanner, Oct. 23, 2013 Portland City Council deferred a decision on a string of proposals from the auditor’s office to make changes to the Independent Police Review Division. The council will address the proposals Dec. 4 after more study. Constantin Severe, IPR director, introduced the new proposals, which include: giving the […]