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Pase4__________________________________ ‘ri"’ "Portiani» (Observer___________________ October31,2012 Police Reform Deal Encouraging exploration, inspiring discovery. Covers oversight, The city has agreed to hire a compliance officer to ensure the tr c iin in r r a n d n e o agreement is followed and form a Community Oversight Advisory Board. The board, which will be chaired by the compliance (AP)— The city of officer, will include 15 voting Portland has reached members and five advisory a proposed settlement panelists. with the U.S. Depart The Justice Department in ment o f Justice on vestigation listed several ex police reforms in the amples in which officers used wake of an investiga stun guns without justifica tion that found offic tion against people in a mental Sam Adams ers too frequently use health crisis. The police excessive force against the men- bureau's updated policy limits the tally ill. use of stun guns on people suffering The deal announced Friday af- from mental illness and prohibits their temoon by M ayor Sam Adams, use on handcuffed suspects. Police Chief Mike Reese and U.S. It encourages officers to attempt A ttorney Am anda M arshall in- to handcuff suspects rather than eludes more oversight of the police subject them to repeated "cycles" bureau as well as additional training from Tasers, referred to as electronic and revisions to its policy on the control weapons in the settlement use of stun guns. agreement. "When I took over as police com- "After one standard ECW cycle missioner, I said I would aggres- (5 seconds) the officer shall reevalu- sively pursue changes. These are ate the situation to determine if sub- the changes that will make Portland sequent cycles are necessary," the a better place," Adams said via agreement states* "including wait- Twitter and Facebook. ing for a reasonable amount of time The City Council will hear public to allow the subject to comply with comment on the settlement at its the warning." meeting Thursday. Once the coun- In other reforms, the city must: cil approves it, the agreement must »Create a crisis intervention team, be signed by a federal judge and comprised of patrol officers with filed in U.S. District Court, The Or- specialized training, to be dispatched egonian newspaper reported. when a mental health issue is the The Justice Department opened main reason for the call, its investigation last year to exam- • Expand its mobile crisis units ine whether Portland police engaged from one car citywide to one car per in a "pattern or practice" of exces- precinct. The cars will be staffed sive force when dealing with the with an officer and a civilian mental mentally ill. Agency officials con- health worker. eluded in September that such a • Ensure that investigations of pattern exists, and began negotiat- officer misconduct are completed ing with city leaders on reforms. within 180 days. training ana use Ol stun guns Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5 Wednesday, November 7,2012 6:00 to 8:00pm Pre-register and view Open House schedule at www.oes.edu/admissions Financial Aid: need-based award program available QES Lowev © 2Ol£o£S ’ OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 6 3 0 0 SW N icol Road | P o rtla n d , OR 97223 (503) 768-3115 www.oes.edu Dr. Billy R. Flowers (above center) and his skilled s ta ff are ready to help those in need. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ THE_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SPINACOHJMN An ongoing series of questions and answers about America’s natural healing profession Part 25. Chiropractic and Fitness: The way to wellness in the eighties : I continue to hear that alcohol. Get plenty of exercise. For try. F in a lly , alw ay s keep a diet and exercising are help most people it only takes an hour or healthy nervous system . C hiro fu l in maintaining a strong body. so a week to stay fit. Walking at a practic is especially suited for But where do I begin? There is so brisk pace with good arm swing is u n d e rsta n d in g the e ffe c t o f much literature and when I ask my excellent. Rest is paramount. Every stress on the nervous system doctor he seems unconcerned. one feels better after a good nights and how to elim inate it. Total How can I get started? sleep. In Chiropractic, we will often fitness can be only a call away : A good way to begin is recommend relaxation exercises as and worth so much more than with the basics. Since 1895 well. Have a joyful spirit. Scien ju st another pain prescription. Chiropractic has been the leader tists know now that our attitudes Isn’t it tim e you stepped up to in teaching the basics of health to actually affect our entire chem is- safe effective C hiropractic? our society. Good health must in clude proper nutrition. A general rule of thumb is that foods high in 2124N.E Hancock Street, Portland Oregon97212 fiber are best for you. Limit your Phone: (5 0 3 ) 2 8 7 *5 5 0 4 meats and refined foods as well as Q A Flowers' Chiropractic Office New Urban Leader c o n t i n u e d f r o m page 3 African-American community has been the sm allest m inority. “There is a rich history here that unless you seek it, it’s not apparent,” said Alexander, who says after m oving here, he be cam e a student o f the local A fri can-Am erican community. He says the com m unity is no longer defined by geography, but by gentrification, displacem ent and urban renewal. The people are im pacted, he said, pointing to social stabilizers that define quality o f life issues that are put out o f reach for so many. P o r tla n d ’s “ n u m b e rs ,” the streets and neighborhoods east o f 82nd Avenue, have not been built to support the displaced populations who live there, he said. As the Urban L eague’s new leader, he calls for a pre-urban renewal m indset, where robust com m unities are sustained to sup port fam ilies A lex an d er said these c h a l lenges w on’t be heard by city o f ficials, dow ntow n, unless “we stand on bully pulpits.” A sk ed a b o u t th e U rb an L eague’s many changes in lead ership over its 67-year-old legacy and last year’s controversy sur rounding the L eague’s m isappro priation of funds, Alexander said he is confident that accounting and ethical standards at the Ur ban League are in place. “There will clearly be shared accountability, governance and oversight in terms o f the chal lenges we faced last year,” he said, “This was a difficult time and it took away from a strong legacy and many folks working hard.” Alexander says he is “excited, pleased and hum bled” to be U r ban L eag u e’s new leader and “yes” he is up to the challenge. “For as long as I have it, I’m going to bring it,” he said.
