Share of Cost, Agreement Reached with Portland Police on Practice of Using Excessive Force against People with Mental Illness
Wednesday, Mar. 27th 2013 8:14 AM
The U.S. Department of Justice and the city of Portland, OR have reached a preliminary agreement to improve Portland Police Bureau practices when interacting with people with mental illness. An investigation found that the PPB has engaged in excessive force against people who have, or are believed to have, mental illness. The agreement will address policies on the “use of force” to make sure that officers have guidance when encountering someone with mental illness, particularly in the use of tasers. Crisis intervention training for officers will also be increased.
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