law enforcement Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Portland chief’s focus on unity, respect welcome, but more work must be done

by Suzanne Rudalevige Special to the Press Herald September 16, 2020September 18, 2020

Now the police force needs to listen carefully to the community without becoming defensive.

by Los Angeles Times August 31, 2020August 30, 2020

Slogans and ‘Black Lives Matter’ T-shirts don’t get the point across, even when you’re famous.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald August 26, 2020August 25, 2020

The people seeking ludicrous excuses for the police shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed Black Wisconsin man, don’t want to face the real reason.

by Thomas Hallett Special to the Press Herald August 21, 2020August 21, 2020

In Portland and across Maine, the blame lies not just with law enforcement, but also with higher-ups and all of us who have turned a blind eye.

by Halsey B. Frank Special to the Press Herald August 7, 2020August 6, 2020

Maine police officers aren’t perfect, but they are always trying to improve and they’re open to progressive policies and procedures.

by Michael Kelly Special to the Telegram August 2, 2020August 2, 2020

A half-century of militarization has created police forces without connection to the communities they serve.

by The Editorial Board July 30, 2020July 29, 2020

If police don’t record the perceived race of the people they stop, there’s no way to tell if bias plays a role.

by Laurence Pope Special to the Press Herald July 29, 2020July 28, 2020

The unconstitutional tactics used in Portland, Ore., and elsewhere are the result of the post-9/11 militarization of the government.

From a federal crackdown in Oregon to a secretive police intelligence unit in Maine, we are seeing counterterrorism tactics turned on the public.

by Frank Clark Special to the Press Herald July 16, 2020July 15, 2020

This concept represents the basic relationship between our police officers and our communities. We stand with you because we are you.