Oregon National Guard will be deployed as necessary during coming protests Virginia Barreda, Salem Statesman Journal
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The Oregon National Guard has been authorized to help local and state police officials deal with potential protests at the Oregon State Capitol ahead of President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration.
Oregon State Police Superintendent Terri Davie requested Gov. Kate Brown to activate the Oregon Army National Guard members to assist with potential upcoming civil unrest/protests, state police said in a release Wednesday.
State national guard members will be deployed as necessary to the Capitol and other places, though officials did not immediately specify how many members will be deployed and where.
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City of Salem condemns anti-lockdown protesters at Capitol during special session, mayor calls actions of some ‘appalling’
On Tuesday morning, the City of Salem released the following, attributed to city officials:
“Our City is home to the State Capitol, the seat of government for Oregon. This makes us a host for many groups and activities in which people exercise their rights of free speech to be heard by those elected to serve, the Legislature, and the Governor. We take that responsibility – and public safety – seriously, regardless of the content of the speech or the ideology of the groups. When free speech crosses over to physical threats to elected officials, law enforcement, and residents, the City will act to protect public safety,” said Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett.