{"id":2035666,"date":"2023-09-18T05:16:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T09:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portland-shells-out-thousands-for-homeless-to-help-shape-citys-police-disciplinary-system\/"},"modified":"2023-09-18T05:26:24","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T09:26:24","slug":"portland-shells-out-thousands-for-homeless-to-help-shape-citys-police-disciplinary-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portland-shells-out-thousands-for-homeless-to-help-shape-citys-police-disciplinary-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Portland pays thousands to homeless to shape city&#8217;s police discipline system."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fportland-shells-out-thousands-for-homeless-to-help-shape-citys-police-disciplinary-system%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035666&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>City Empowers Homeless Community to Shape Police Oversight<\/h2>\n<figure><figcaption>Protester argues \u2064with \u2062Portland, Ore., police officer \u200c(Photo by\u200d Nathan Howard\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p>Portland, Oregon \u2062is taking a unique approach to police accountability by involving its &#8220;houseless community&#8221; in the decision-making process. The city recently allocated funds to pay a group of homeless individuals to evaluate the newly established Police Accountability Commission. This initiative aims to ensure that those who have historically \u2064been underrepresented or vulnerable to police misconduct have a say in shaping law enforcement discipline.<\/p>\n<p>The Police Accountability Commission hired a marketing firm \u200bto conduct focus \u2063groups\u200d with participants from \u200cmarginalized communities.\u200d One of these sessions took place at a local\u2063 homeless shelter, where twenty individuals from the houseless community were invited\u2063 to share \u2064their\u200b thoughts and ideas about the police and the city&#8217;s \u200ddisciplinary policies. As a token of appreciation, each participant received a $200 gift\u2062 card, resulting in a total expenditure \u2063of at least $4,000 for \u200cthe focus group.<\/p>\n<p>This revelation offers a glimpse \u2064into the efforts\u2063 of left-wing\u2063 cities like Portland \u200dto implement &#8220;systemic changes&#8221; in their police discipline policies following\u2062 the death \u200bof George Floyd. In response to the Black Lives Matter movement, Portland voters \u200capproved a ballot measure to\u200b establish \u200cthe Police Accountability Commission, which has spent nearly \u200btwo years designing a new system to replace the city&#8217;s \u200bpolice review board. The commission \u200dwill have extensive\u200b powers, including the \u200dability to subpoena police \u200drecords, \u200cinvestigate police conduct, and \u200bimpose disciplinary measures.<\/p>\n<p>However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/portland-shells-out-thousands-for-homeless-to-help-shape-citys-police-disciplinary-system\/\" title=\"Portland pays thousands to homeless to shape city's police discipline system.\">commission excludes law enforcement veterans<\/a> and their immediate family members \u2063from \u200dserving on the board. Despite this \u2063exclusion, the city is investing significant funds to gather feedback from individuals who oppose \u200dlaw enforcement. In addition\u2063 to \u2064the homeless group, the city sought input from focus\u200d group participants\u200b with a history of\u2063 working\u200c with over-policed communities, equity \u200bpractitioners, and anyone who has \u2062witnessed or experienced police misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>According to the commission&#8217;s report, the majority of\u200d participants \u2063expressed \u200bdissatisfaction with the city&#8217;s current police oversight system, emphasizing \u200dthe need for systemic changes to create a safer and more just\u200d community for Portland&#8217;s \u200dcitizens.<\/p>\n<p>However, not all city officials are convinced of the commission&#8217;s \u2064legitimacy. During a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayor-of-charlottesville-pens-vulgar-poem-likening-city-to-rapist\/\" title=\"Mayor Of Charlottesville Pens Vulgar Poem Likening City To Rapist\">city council meeting<\/a>, concerns \u2064were raised about \u2063the absence of police officers on the commission, with Mayor Ted Wheeler arguing that the public \u200dwill not take the body seriously without their inclusion. Council member Rene \u2064Gonzalez \u200cechoed these concerns, acknowledging the shift in public \u200dsentiment on police accountability since the summer of 2020,\u200d when anti-police activists engaged in fiery riots across the country following Floyd&#8217;s \u200bdeath. \u2062Another council member, Mingus\u2062 Mapps,\u2063 expressed disappointment that the budget increase \u2062associated with the commission has not been approved by voters, which \u2064would allow for a larger staff of 56 members, up from the\u200d current 12.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My concern is that if this \u200cis not seen as a\u200b balanced, fair approach to oversight and accountability, it will\u2064 quickly be seen by the public and by our\u200c employees as an illegitimate \u2064process, and then we&#8217;ll\u2062 have \u200ba major mess\u2062 on \u200dour hands that we \u2064will have to sort out,&#8221; said Mayor Wheeler.<\/p>\n<p>The city council of Portland did not respond to a \u2063request for comment. The city&#8217;s police bureau stated that it has not \u2063been involved in shaping the new commission, which will primarily investigate police shootings and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-nba-is-investigating-after-g-league-player-jeremy-lin-says-he-was-called-coronavirus-on-court\/\" title=\"The NBA Is Investigating After G-League Player Jeremy Lin Says He Was Called \u2018Coronavirus\u2019 On Court\">high-profile incidents<\/a>. The city plans to launch \u200cits new oversight\u2062 system by \u200b2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What role does hiring a marketing firm play in ensuring the\u200b authenticity and meaningfulness of the input gathered from the homeless community during focus groups?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Cantly \u2063in ensuring that the voices of the homeless community\u2064 are included in the oversight process. By hiring and compensating homeless individuals to participate in the focus\u200b groups, the city recognizes the importance of including \u2062diverse perspectives when shaping policies that directly impact marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<p>Including the homeless \u2063community in \u200cthe decision-making process is a crucial step towards building trust\u2064 and accountability between law \u200benforcement and the houseless population. Homeless individuals often face disproportionate levels of policing,\u2064 harassment, and discrimination. By giving them a platform to \u2062share their experiences and ideas,\u2062 the city \u2062hopes to address the underlying issues \u2064and create a more equitable system of police discipline.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to hire a marketing firm to conduct the focus groups shows the city&#8217;s commitment to gathering authentic \u2062and meaningful input from the homeless community.\u200d By partnering with professionals who specialize in conducting research and facilitating \u2062discussions, the city ensures\u200b that the \u200bprocess is unbiased and structured, allowing participants to express their thoughts and concerns\u200c openly.<\/p>\n<p>The allocation of\u2062 funds to compensate the participants demonstrates the city&#8217;s recognition of the \u200bvalue and expertise that the homeless community brings to the table. Homeless\u2064 individuals are often portrayed as\u2062 voiceless, but this initiative recognizes their agency and empowers them to \u2064actively participate in shaping police oversight policies. The $4,000 expenditure for the focus group underscores \u200dthe city&#8217;s \u2064commitment to inclusivity and\u2063 respects the time and\u200b input of the participants.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2064 this initiative in Portland reflects \u200bthe growing acknowledgement of the need for systemic changes in police discipline policies. The tragic death of George Floyd and the\u200d subsequent protests led to a widespread demand for accountability and justice. Cities\u200c like Portland have responded \u2062by implementing new\u2063 measures to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-falsely-claims-republicans-never-wanted-meaningful-police-reform\/\" title=\"Biden Falsely Claims Republicans Never Wanted \u2018Meaningful\u2019 Police Reform\">address police misconduct<\/a> and ensure \u200dthat marginalized communities have a\u200c say in shaping these \u200bchanges.<\/p>\n<p>The establishment \u200cof the\u200d Police Accountability Commission in Portland is a significant step towards transforming \u2064the\u2062 current system. By\u200b granting extensive powers to the \u200dcommission, such as subpoenaing police records \u2064and imposing disciplinary measures, \u200dthe city aims to\u200b create\u2062 a more\u200c robust and transparent \u2064framework for police accountability. Excluding law enforcement veterans and their immediate family members from serving on the board allows for\u2063 an impartial assessment of \u200bpolice conduct\u2062 and \u2064reduces potential conflicts of interest.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u200cPortland&#8217;s approach to involving the homeless community in\u200c shaping police oversight \u2062is both innovative and commendable. By allocating funds to compensate\u200b homeless individuals for their input, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-hhs-spends-500k-fighting-covid-19-social-media-disinformation-for-hispanics\/\" title=\"Biden's HHS fights COVID-19 'disinformation' on Hispanic social media with 0K.\">conducting focus groups<\/a> with professional assistance, and establishing the Police Accountability Commission, the city demonstrates its commitment to inclusivity and addressing the concerns of marginalized communities. This initiative marks an important\u2064 step towards \u2062building trust between law enforcement and the houseless population \u200dand creating a more\u200c equitable and accountable system\u200d of police discipline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>its &#8220;houseless community&#8221; is crucial for implementing &#8220;systemic changes&#8221; to law enforcement oversight. 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