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Independent Police Review Releases External Review of Eight Police Officer-Involved Shootings and Critical Incidents

Outside experts hired by the City of Portland's Independent Police Review (IPR) have reviewed eight completed deadly force investigations involving Portland Police Bureau officers.

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Gang Enforcement Audits Update: Police Bureau has improved patrol activities, but still needs a policy for using gang information

Since our 2018 audits on the Police Bureau's Gang Enforcement Team, the Police Bureau has formed new units. This follow-up on our 2018 recommendations found the Bureau has improved patrol activities, but still needs a policy for using gang information.

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