OSP released the following statement about the deployment:
Oregon State Police Superintendent Terri Davie requested & was granted the activation of members of the Oregon National Guard to assist with potential upcoming civil unrest/protests by Governor Kate Brown.
“The Oregon State Police will continue to take a neutral role in ensuring Oregonians exercise their First Amendment rights,” said Oregon State Police Superintendent Davie. “For the past seven months, your Troopers have responded throughout Oregon to various protests, unlawful assemblies and riots. Our goals have always been to protect people, protect people’s rights and to protect property. The recent events at our Nation’s Capitol building and at our own statehouse illustrate the need for law enforcement to be prepared and appropriately staffed for any large gatherings,” Davie added.
Oregon lawmakers get business done despite protests
They extend evictions deadline and set aside $800 million for pandemic and wildfires.
When Oregon legislators came to Salem on Monday, Dec. 21, for the year s third special session, they were ready for business.
They gathered four bills dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, its effects and the Labor Day wildfires.
They passed them in a 10-hour session, despite the presence outside of anti-lockdown protesters, some of whom shoved news photographers and others who got into the Capitol before police ejected them.
Leading the short list was a six-month extension of the statewide moratorium on residential evictions, coupled with $200 million in state funds to help landlords and tenants. Without legislative action, the current moratorium would have ended Dec. 31.
Oregon lawmakers get business done despite protests
They extend evictions deadline and set aside $800 million for pandemic and wildfires.
When Oregon legislators came to Salem on Monday, Dec. 21, for the year s third special session, they were ready for business.
They gathered four bills dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, its effects and the Labor Day wildfires.
They passed them in a 10-hour session, despite the presence outside of anti-lockdown protesters, some of whom shoved news photographers and others who got into the Capitol before police ejected them.
Leading the short list was a six-month extension of the statewide moratorium on residential evictions, coupled with $200 million in state funds to help landlords and tenants. Without legislative action, the current moratorium would have ended Dec. 31.