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Eugene police chief outlines local response to federal‑agent incidents, announces downtown peer navigators and leadership changes
Summary
The Eugene police chief told the Police Committee EPD will intervene if protests turn violent, explained limits to accountability for federal agents, announced a peer‑navigator pilot (Ideal Options/Pure Navigators) downtown and named Jake Burke as the newly appointed deputy chief.
The Eugene Police Committee heard from the police chief about recent shootings involving federal agents and the department’s approach to downtown demonstrations, as well as several operational updates.
On jurisdiction and accountability, the chief said EPD has taken a largely hands‑off approach to peaceful protests but will intervene when criminal activity or violence threatens community safety. He…
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