Oregon police chief orders review of use of force at protest

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

By ANDREW SELSKY
Today

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Portland police were accused Sunday of being heavy-handed against people protesting a rally by extreme-right demonstrators, reportedly injuring some counter-protesters and prompting the city’s new police chief to order a review of officers’ use of force.

Police in riot gear tried to keep the two groups apart, many of whom had come on Saturday dressed for battle in helmets and protective clothing. Dozens of the extreme-right protesters were bussed to Portland, one of America’s most liberal cities, from nearby Vancouver, Washington.

Saturday’s clashes were the most recent of several this year in the city as right-wing militants converged, met by counter-protesters, including members of anti-fascist, or “antifa,” groups. City officials have struggled with striking a balance between free speech and keeping events from spiraling out of control.

But on Saturday, some said police seemed to act mostly against those protesting the presence of the extreme-right demonstrators, using stun grenades and what appeared to be rubber bullets against them

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[heaven05]

1. well fascists are

a protected group now. What can be expected? Pigs protecting pigs. Wait until Charlottesville and D. C.

[tblue37]

2. I love the police chef's name, though: Police Chief Danielle Outlaw. nt

[MurrayDelph]

3. Of course the cops went after the anti-fascists

The other side had guns, and are nuts.

[cntrfthrs]

4. the police protected racists and nazis..

just like they protected racists and fascists at Standing Rock...

[bdtrppr6]

5. one of the things I'm pissed about

is the fact they had no permit to gather, came from out of state, and spent our tax $$$ with this bullshit. and then the cops side with the fascists again-what a surprise! supplied full escorts in and out on buses from Vancouver WA and protection the rest of the day. we participated in the Keep Families Together rally a month ago and the organizers of that had to jump through a ton of hoops and licensing to put on a thoroughly peaceful event.

one journalist was shot in the back of the head, luckily he knew the potential and wore a helmet. the flash bang stuck in the helmet and caused severe damage to his head. these are rounds that are supposed to be fired at the ground to disperse crowds. i hope he sues the shit outta them.

tired of this shit