Here's the other statement from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
It looks like these good folks do not appreciate being used for political purposes.
Statement from Sheriff Craig Roberts
Clackamas County Sheriff's Department
On Sunday, August 30th, I read that Governor Kate Brown announced a new plan to address the lawlessness happening in Portland. I was surprised to read that the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office was part of the plan since the Governor’s Office never contacted me.
Had Governor Brown discussed her plan with my office, I would have told her it’s about changing policy not adding resources. Increasing law enforcement resources in Portland will not solve the nightly violence and now, murder. The only way to make Portland safe again, is to support a policy that holds offenders accountable for their destruction and violence. That will require the DA to charge offenders appropriately and a decision by the Multnomah County Presiding Judge not to allow offenders released on their own recognizance, and instead require bail with conditions. The same offenders are arrested night after night, only to be released by the court and not charged with a crime by the DA’s Office. The next night they are back at it, endangering the lives of law enforcement and the community all over again.
For all of us in law enforcement, keeping our community safe is our first priority. Had Governor Brown asked me, I would have told her that no amount of human resources will stop the “cycle of violence” (her term) that is making Portland unsafe. For that to occur, the criminal justice system will need do its part and hold offenders accountable.
And in case anyone was wondering Gresham also said no.
"After an inquiry from OPB as to whether they would be sending police to assist, Gresham Police Department said, simply, “We are not sending anybody.” The department later clarified it agreed with the statements from other agencies."
He could deputize everyone from the cub scouts to the vfw, arm them and send a posse large enough that it can't be intimidated or effectively held accountable for the actions of any few bad apples that might be in an otherwise peaceful posse
Here's the other statement from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.
It looks like these good folks do not appreciate being used for political purposes.
Statement from Sheriff Craig Roberts Clackamas County Sheriff's Department
On Sunday, August 30th, I read that Governor Kate Brown announced a new plan to address the lawlessness happening in Portland. I was surprised to read that the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office was part of the plan since the Governor’s Office never contacted me.
Had Governor Brown discussed her plan with my office, I would have told her it’s about changing policy not adding resources. Increasing law enforcement resources in Portland will not solve the nightly violence and now, murder. The only way to make Portland safe again, is to support a policy that holds offenders accountable for their destruction and violence. That will require the DA to charge offenders appropriately and a decision by the Multnomah County Presiding Judge not to allow offenders released on their own recognizance, and instead require bail with conditions. The same offenders are arrested night after night, only to be released by the court and not charged with a crime by the DA’s Office. The next night they are back at it, endangering the lives of law enforcement and the community all over again.
For all of us in law enforcement, keeping our community safe is our first priority. Had Governor Brown asked me, I would have told her that no amount of human resources will stop the “cycle of violence” (her term) that is making Portland unsafe. For that to occur, the criminal justice system will need do its part and hold offenders accountable.
Craig Roberts Clackamas County Sheriff
Excellent. Our law enforcement people are on the front lines in more ways than one.
Do not help Portland. Let it burn to the ground.
That'd be a nice efficient way to sanitize all the dirty needles that are laying around everywhere.
The fact that his name is Pat Garrett makes it even more awesome!
Based Pat Garrett always laying down the law on outlaws!
And in case anyone was wondering Gresham also said no.
"After an inquiry from OPB as to whether they would be sending police to assist, Gresham Police Department said, simply, “We are not sending anybody.” The department later clarified it agreed with the statements from other agencies."
https://www.opb.org/article/2020/09/01/portland-area-agencies-say-they-wont-help-police-protests/
He could deputize everyone from the cub scouts to the vfw, arm them and send a posse large enough that it can't be intimidated or effectively held accountable for the actions of any few bad apples that might be in an otherwise peaceful posse