the state and local leaders at have can said this is a serious concern. while gap he says he wants t prosecute this meshing grab robberies, it s notable that dozens of these suspects have been arrested and have been quickly released because of the zero bail policies. also, seeing the increase in crime, a number of big cities, in portland police are telling residents if you call 911, be prepared to wait, what is that about? it falls under the category of the careful what you wish for . portland had to big d fund the police pushed back in 2020 and after $50 million budget cut, the department is left with a critical staffing shortage. last year alora and the portlan pd last more than 10 percent of its force, and yesterday the department sent out this tweet quoting due to critical incidents happening today at th portland police staffing shortage, officers are responding to priority one and two calls only right now and