FBI Conducts Investigation in Portland Related to Civil Rights

Civil Rights Investigation Involving Portland Police Bureau

Federal Bureau of Investigation Begins Investigation

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has initiated a federal civil rights investigation into the Portland Police Bureau. This investigation is in response to allegations of excessive force and other civil rights violations by Portland Police officers during the recent protests.

The investigation will focus on the Portland Police Bureau's use of force during the protests and whether it violated the civil rights of protesters. The investigation will also examine the Portland Police Bureau's policies and training related to the use of force.

The FBI is asking anyone who believes they may have been the victim of a civil rights violation by a Portland Police officer to contact the FBI's Portland Field Office at 503-224-4181. The FBI is also asking anyone who has witnessed or has information about a civil rights violation by a Portland Police officer to contact the FBI.

Portland Police Bureau's Response to the Investigation

The Portland Police Bureau has said that it is cooperating with the FBI's investigation. The Portland Police Bureau has also said that it is committed to protecting the civil rights of all people.

Community Reaction to the Investigation

The community reaction to the FBI's investigation has been mixed. Some community members have expressed support for the investigation, while others have expressed concerns about the potential impact of the investigation on the Portland Police Bureau.

The FBI's investigation is ongoing. The investigation is expected to take several months to complete.