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Portland police officers begin carrying Narcan in response to opioid epidemic

Police Chief Michael Sauschuck says the overdose antidote isn’t a long-term solution to the problem, but ‘ it is a miracle drug that saves lives.’

Officers arrest Christoper Muise after members of the public identified him from security video.

by and ERIC TUCKER September 27, 2016

Incomplete tracking frustrates efforts to assess the pervasiveness of the problem.

Responding to a robbery, a Columbus, Ohio officer shot the boy after a short foot chase.

The association has concerns about impaired drivers and children being exposed to pot edibles if voters make pot legal.

The incident took place around 2:30 a.m. at Riverton Park.

Police say an officer found the 67-year-old Portland man early Monday morning.

Officer Lucas Shirland, among the newest members of the force, is treated for neck pain, and the other driver is charged.

by Theresa Vargas and Jessica Contrera July 17, 2016July 18, 2016

‘It’s coming to the point where no lives matter,’ a slain policeman’s sister says.

Departments across the state are shocked and saddened by the killing of 5 police officers in Dallas, the deadliest day for police since Sept. 11.