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Page 12 May 1, 2019 Campus Police Power Targeted PDX Jazz Presents (AP) -- The Oregon Senate last week unanimously voted to cur- tail some of the policing authority from security officers hired to pa- trol college campuses. The proposal, which now goes to the House, is known as “Kaylee’s Law” after Kaylee Sawyer, a 23-year-old who was raped and murdered by a Central Oregon Community College secu- rity guard in 2016. Security officers will no lon- ger have stop and frisk authority under the bill. Schools must also conduct national background checks on potential hires. Uniforms and vehicles must also look distinct from those of traditional law enforcement of- ficers. Sen. Floyd Prozanski, a Democrat from Eugene, said that is to make sure “people know when they are dealing with an actual law enforcement officer.” Students from Portland State University pushed a similar bill that would prohibit campus police from carrying a gun, re- sponding a deadly shootout near campus last year. That measure isn’t expected to move forward this session. Kendrick Scott PDX Jazz presents Kendrick Scott and his Kendrick Scott Or- acle band, considered one of the premier ensembles in jazz right now. “He’s a brilliant mind bring- ing innovation to the music and at the same time he’s creating a safe place for young talent to de- velop and grow,” said renowned trumpeter and bandleader Terence Blanchard. In the decade that Scott oc- cupied the drum throne in Blanchard’s band, he had the op- portunity to learn first-hand from an established master who gave Scott the space to find his own voice both on his instrument and as a composer. Kendrick Scott Oracle plays Monday, May 5 at the Jack Lon- don Revue, downtown. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show. Kendrick Scott Obituary Longtime Resident Remembered Nathaniel “Big Nate” Griffin Jr. Funerals ~ Memorial Services ~ Cremation ~ Preplanning “Dedicated to providing excellent service and superior care of your loved one” Funeral Home staff available 24 hours 503-249-1788 Terry Family Funeral Home 2337 N Williams Ave, Portland, Or 97227 www.terryfamilyfuneralhome.com Nathaniel Griffin Jr., a longtime Portland resident, transitioned into peaceful rest Dec. 16, 2018. Nathaniel, known by many as “Big Nate,” provided years in service as a United States Marine Corpsman during the Korean War; as a Portland Police Officer during the 1960s and 1970s; and as a security patrol officer with the Kaiser Foundation. Nate was known for this love of cars and was a proud owner of a classic silver Corvette. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Leslie; children Nikki, Nate and Yaphet; grandchildren; and other family members and friends. In Loving Memory Sandra Johnson Sandra Johnson (Chaney) died April18, 2019. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 14 at 11 a.m. at Mallory Avenue Church of Christ, 3908 N.E. Mallory Ave. Nate’s memorial services will be held Friday, May 3 at 11 a.m. the Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd., with a final farewell celebration to be held Saturday, May 4 at 2 p.m. at the Billy Webb Elks Lodge, 6 N.Tillamook St.
