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Oregon News
OACP
Statement Regarding Bias Incidents
The
Oregon Association Chiefs of Police and our membership, both police
chiefs and our law enforcement officers, are appalled by recent
disclosures concerning allegations of racially motivated actions by
some current and former members of the West Linn Police Department.
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Springfield
City Council Supports Body Camera's for the Police Department
KEZI
The Springfield City Council decided Monday evening to move forward in
creating a program to look into implementing body-worn cameras for the
police department.
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Portland
considering strictest ban on facial recognition technology in the U.S.
The Oregonian
There are no federal rules regulating facial recognition technology or what’s
done with data obtained through its use, which city officials say is
forcing them to follow the lead of other cities and institute their own
rules.
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Salem
Police headquarters to open doors in October
Statesman Journal
The long-anticipated Salem Police headquarters is on track to open its
doors to the public in October and begin operations sometime in
November.
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2020 FBI Teen Academy dates have been chosen
July 6 - 10, 2020
This academy will be held at the Department of Public Safety Standards
and Training in Salem and there is no cost to attend. Current high
school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply. Applications are
due on or before May 15, 2020. For an application and additional information, Click here.
National News
Washington
Senate passes bill to regulate governments’ use of facial-recognition
technology
The
Seattle Times
Washington state senators Wednesday approved a bill that would begin
regulating the use of facial-recognition programs by local and state
governments.
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In
One State, a Holdout Juror Can’t Block a Conviction. That May Not Last.
The New
York Times
Oregon is the last state in the nation where a jury can convict a
defendant without a unanimous vote. The Supreme Court is weighing
whether that is constitutional.
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Under
Pressure From Trump, Extraditions to U.S. From Mexico Soar
The New York Times
The Mexican government is on track to dramatically increase the number
of extraditions of criminal suspects to the United States this year.
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