1y ago

Multnomah County Sheriff says she won’t use jails to criminalize homelessness under Portland camping policy

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The mayor of the city doesn't understand why the sheriff of the county gets to have a say?
Because you aren't her boss. She doesn't work for the city. The prison doesn't belong to the city.
what a unicorn among cops
maybe some of them really are on the people's side
thanks jordanlund for posting this positive article
- Seeing as how vocal Jordan has been about his disdain and hatred of the homeless in the past, I don't think that's why he posted this article. People don't forget stuff like that, Jordan.
  
  Here's the guy the county turned away:
  https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/portland-homeless-camping-arrest-no-jail-cite-release-ordinance/283-c4740190-38de-4aff-9b5a-20bca0928b3c
  "Both police and city outreach workers had spoken with Macdonald "several times" prior, PPB said, and he refused to accept shelter or any other services.
  On Friday, Macdonald was given a last chance to seek shelter, including access to a tiny home, police said.
  "Macdonald was told his options would be to accept services or he’d be arrested," PPB said. "Macdonald stated he would rather be arrested than go to the tiny home.""
  Start the clock on when he gets arrested for a major crime and the discussion turns to "You had him in custody! Why wasn't he in jail?"

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