Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council hears public safety report after recent shooting; deputies lauded for quick response
Summary
The public safety chief reported June statistics including a fatal motorcycle crash and a shooting that deputies contained within minutes; councilors and staff praised Multnomah County deputies and described follow-up outreach to affected businesses and residents.
The public safety chief delivered the June report, noting approximately 306 calls for service during the month, 14 crashes (including a fatal motorcycle crash), and a major shooting incident that deputies responded to quickly. The chief described the shooting response as rapid and credited coordinating agencies for containing the scene and beginning investigations.
Councilors and staff recounted on-the-ground interactions with residents and businesses after the incident and praised the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office for a rapid response. "They showed up almost instantaneous," one councilor said after speaking with multiple people on-scene. Staff said the city conducted follow-up outreach with affected businesses to assess needs and reassure the public. No policy action was taken; the item was an informational report.
