The Portland Police Bureau has opened a personal window into the lived experiences of an officer who nearly lost his life. Their Strategic Communications Unit released a video titled “Under Fire: A Portland Police Officer’s Story of Survival,” which details the harrowing experience of Police Officer Adi Ramic during a traffic stop turned life-threatening incident that occurred three years ago.
Having moved through the channels of justice, the case against the shooter has reached its conclusion, with the individual involved serving a prison sentence. With the wounds of that night possibly yet tender, Officer Ramic shares, in a video released by the Portland Police Bureau, aspects of his journey from immigrant to law enforcement officer—painting a stark picture of the perils faced in the line of duty, and the strong ties forged in the crucible of survival…