Justice Dept.: Portland police use excessive force, particularly against mentally ill | OregonLive.com

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The Portland Police Bureau has engaged in a "pattern and practice" of excessive use of force, particularly against mentally ill suspects, the U.S. Justice Department has concluded after a 14-month investigation.U.S. Attorney for Oregon Amanda Marshall announced the findings at a news conference Thursday.Marshall said the findings of the report were "grave and serious."The report found problems with Portland Police Bureaus policies, training and supervision.Assistant U.S.

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