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Resident accuses officers of intimidation and seeks release of body‑worn footage; chief explains disclosure limits
Summary
James Loftus told the council he was harassed by officers while praying and exercising on his property and said he was denied body‑worn camera footage; the police chief explained footage must be reviewed and redacted under Oregon law and the city will consult the attorney on next steps.
James Loftus, who identified himself as a former city councilor and the owner of Gardner House Cafe and Bed and Breakfast, used his public‑comment time to recount two September encounters with officers and to demand release of police video. "You need to leave. You're messing with my bliss and my enjoyment," Loftus said he told an officer who he described as approaching his property; he later said he recorded an encounter and that the police…
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