PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — An East Portland community came together to celebrate a milestone in the effort to reduce gun violence.
Portland Police officers and community leaders gathered at a Centennial Neighborhood church on Thursday, where the last meeting with current leadership was held.
The Community Oversight Group formed in 2021 following calls for police accountability and a sharp increase in crime and shootings. It’s guided PPB’s Focused Intervention Team (FIT)…