12May/100
Portland Mayor Sam Adams Fires Police Chief Rosie Sizer
Just two days after Portland Police Chief, Rosie Sizer, publicly criticized the Mayor's proposed budget she has been removed from the Chief's job and replaced by former East Precinct Commander, Mike Reese. In addition to removing the Chief, Mayor Adams also transferred authority for the police bureau from City Commissioner, Dan Saltzman, directly to the Mayor's office.The Portland Police Bureau received negative national attention recently after several unarmed people were killed by police. The oldest incident in recent memory resulted in a $1.6 million wrongful death settlement between the city and the family of James Chasse.
According the Oregonian, Mayor Adams said that he wishes to take the Police Bureau in "a new and different direction." Read the Oregonian article here: http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/05/sam_adams_calls_noon_news_conf.html Reliant Security is based in Portland, OR and provides security solutions for clients throughout the western United States. Sincerely, Matthew Cooper, CPP VP Reliant Security
