Hunzeker resigns from PPB, put on leave by Clark … Brian Hunzeker, the one-time president of the Portland Police Association who resigned over a false leak concerning then-Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty, was placed on leave Saturday by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, two days after resigning from PPB.
DA Schmidt responds to Downtown’s enormous ‘Schmidt … A towering four-story billboard criticizing the politics of Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt was prominently hung near the intersection of Washington Street and 2nd Ave. on April 5., greeting those entering Downtown from Morrison Bridge with the message: “Portland is a Schmidt Show!”
Ex-PPA president reinstated to PPB following investigation … Brian Hunzeker, one of three officers found to be involved in the leak of a false report linking ex-Portland commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty to a hit and run, has been reinstated to the Portland Police Bureau, officials said.
Vancouver Police Department prohibits ‘thin blue … “We’re not interested in discussing the LAPD issue,” Portland Police Bureau said.
PBOT talks street safety after traffic deaths increase … The Portland Bureau of Transportation says its working towards safety improvements to the city’s streets after the Portland Police Bureau reported a 70-year high in pedestrian deaths and more than 60 traffic-related deaths in 2022.
Vega Pederson, Gonzalez take office in county, city Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson replaced Chair Deborah Kafoury on Jan. 1. Businessman and lawyer Rene Gonzalez joined the City Council on Jan. 1.