Mental Health Association of Portland – Oregon's impartial & Independent advocate
Stephen McMilon was shot to death by Medford police, August 24, 2014. This DIY video starts with the words, “Cops are blasting somebody right now!” But Stephen McMilon had already been shot; his body lies face-down behind the left rear wheel of an SUV. Here’s the account posted on YouTube (paragraph breaks added for readability, […]
On Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, Denorris McClendon, 27, was shot and wounded by Officer Michael Honl (who was involved in another nonfatal shooting in 2005) after pointing a replica handgun at officers. McClendon had a mental health history, was in crisis after his mother’s death, and using methamphetamine. The day before, he had undergone a […]
The Portland Mercury, August 29, 2014 Among the many newly firm deadlines looming over the city’s finally approved package of police reforms with the US Department of Justice: the need to hire someone credible and qualified to monitor the deal—an independent compliance officer/community liaison (COCL)—within the next 90 days. That might sound ambitious. But thanks […]
PPB press release, Sept. 1, 2014 The Portland Police Bureau directs member action through the establishment of policy, procedure, and rule, as found within directives. The Bureau is in the process of reviewing all its directives. At the beginning of every month, the Bureau will post directives for public review and ask for comments. Currently, […]
The Washington Times, August 30, 2014 About 250 works of art – some digital, some recycled, some graffiti and some unfinished – hang on the walls of the Life Track Art Gallery and Youth Center in downtown Medford, while another 120 pieces are tucked away in closets, drawers and wooden trunks just waiting to be […]
The pictures below are of the 104 people killed by law enforcement officers in August of 2014. You can review the comprehensive list at List of killings by law enforcement officers in the United States, August 2014. 8/3/2014 Abrego, Omar California (Los Angeles) 8/22/2014 Alvarado, Alex (38) California (San Bernardino) 8/3/2014 Armstrong, Justin (28) Arizona […]
© Mental Health PDX 2021. Powered by WordPress