Portland, OR Is One of the Most Politically Violent Cties in America

According to Portland Police Association, Portland has become one of the most politically violent cities in America. The culture of enablement, restriction of enforcement, criticism of police when we act, and criticism of police when we don’t act, along with an over-emphasis on de-escalation and disengagement has led us to our present, unacceptable situation.

Daryl Turner, President of the Portland Police Association, used the example of the protests on Aug. 4. He said Chief Outlaw set clear expectation for what would be allowed and what wouldn’t, but demonstrations became violent and police warned participants it was time to leave. Many refused, and when officers intervened, like they said they would, Turner said the officers became the focus of criticism, rather than the violent participants.

“It is frustrating, and it’s not only frustrating, it’s a little bit unnerving that we let it get to this point,” he said.  (KPTV News, October 23, 2018)

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Operating in Hostile and Non-Permissive Environments:
A Survival and Resource Guide for Those Who Go in Harm’s Way

 

Military personnel deployed to a combat area, their supporting contractors overseas, government civilian employees overseas, non-government organizations (NGOs), journalists working on international stories, businesses attempting to establish a foothold in developing countries, and individual travelers to remote areas of the world can all find themselves in hostile and non-permissive environments. This guide covers a broad range of subjects that are intended to aid individuals, living and working in dangerous areas, in being safer in their daily lives and in being better able to protect themselves and survive in case of an emergency, disaster, or hostile action.