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Mayor Ted Wheeler seeks $2 million to bring back uniformed police team to address spike in shootings
Updated Mar 11, 2021;
Posted Mar 11, 2021
Titus McNack, 42, was fatally shot around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday on the edge of North Portland s Dawson Park. Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian
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Days after Portland recorded its 20th homicide, Mayor Ted Wheeler said Thursday he’ll seek $2 million in one-time funding to allow more proactive policing on city streets with greater civilian oversight to try to stem a growing wave of gun violence.
The mayor made the announcement alongside religious and community leaders, who urged city officials to take immediate action to prevent more people from dying in shootings, particularly young Black and brown people who have been disproportionately affected by the violence. ....

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