Police

Voices from the Edge: Will Portland's new police chief fire the officer responsible for fatally shooting Aaron Campbell?

Airs at: Thu, 09/02/2010 at 12:00am

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Will Portland's new police chief fire the officer responsible for fatally shooting Aaron Campbell? The city's independent review board recommended that action, but will Chief Reese - as well as his boss, Mayor Sam Adams - oppose the Portland Police Association? This week on... Read more

Voices from the Edge: Hurricane Katrina

Airs at: Thu, 08/26/2010 at 12:00am

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Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans five years ago this week. Katrina's impact went beyond the loss of life and property to reveal deeply rooted attitudes about race many Americans thought had withered away. Jo Ann and Dave talked about the various aspects of Katrin... Read more

Voices from the Edge: Is the party really over? Alberta Street Last Thursday.

Airs at: Thu, 08/19/2010 at 12:00am

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Is the party really over? JoAnne and Dave discussed Alberta Street Last Thursday in NE Portland. The conversation doesn't end when the program does. You can join in additional discussion of the week's issue on our blog at kboo.fm/voicesfromtheedge (click on the "blog" tab)... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 08/12/2010

Airs at: Fri, 08/13/2010 at 12:00am

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This week Mayor Adams and other officials announced support for an "iconic" ten-lane bridge across the Columbia River. What does the community really need? Dave and JoAnne talked with members of the Third Bridge Now project about an alternative, they say relieves traffic con... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 08/05/2010

Airs at: Thu, 08/05/2010 at 12:00am

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This week on Voices from the Edge, Jo Ann and Dave looked at the good and bad news of the week. Topics discussed included: federal funds being made available to Oregon to address budget shortfalls and whether those dollars will reach the people who really are in need; the i... Read more

"Pretext" stops and racial profiling by local police

Airs at: Mon, 08/02/2010 at 8:00am - 9:00am

Produced for: Wednesday Talk Radio

Linda Olson-Osterlund conducts a discussion with listeners on the use of "pretext" stops and racial profiling by local police. Pretext stops occur when police become suspicious about a car or its occupants, and then use a minor traffic infraction as an excuse to initiate a ... Read more

Policing Domestic Violence

Airs at: Mon, 08/02/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Old Mole Variety Hour

Tanya Brannan, founder of the Purple Berets, describes how and why police responses to domestic violence are often useless or worse than useless. She talks with the Old Mole's Bill Resnick. Read more

More Talk Radio on 08/02/10

Airs at: Mon, 08/02/2010 at 8:00am - 9:00am

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The studies are in and the reports have been issued. The Police and the Justice system in Oregon target and lock up a disproportianate percentage people of color. Even more to the point they shoot men of color at far higher rates than white men behaving similarly. "Pretext... Read more

Voices from the Edge on 07/29/2010

Airs at: Thu, 07/29/2010 at 12:00am

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Oregon House District 43 is one of the most diverse in the state. It also faces some of the biggest challenges: high unemployment, high rates of police misconduct, high displacement from gentrification. This week Dave and Jo Ann talked with State Rep. Lew Frederick about ... Read more

James Chasse Jr. Independent Review Report to Portland City Council

Airs at: Thu, 07/29/2010 at 12:00am

Produced for: Evening News

On Wednesday, July 28th the City of Portland paid a settlement to the family of James Chasse Jr. in response to his in-custody death at the hands of the three Portland Police officers. The Office of Independent Review gave a report to the Portland City Council outline some... Read more