Unsurprisingly, in cities where the police officers have been defunded, morale is very low. For example, in a recent survey in the Portland Police Bureau, almost all the officers feel that their local government officials are pitted against them.
Police Association Weighing In
Recently, Portland Police Association Executive Director Daryl Turner spoke with KPTV about the situation in Portland and how the officers feel let down by the city council and other elected officials.
“Our members don’t feel supported by their elected officials, don’t feel supported by the political agenda that is a false narrative that is out there in the City of Portland, and don’t feel valued."
PPA Executive Director Daryl Turner
According to Turner, the survey shows that morale is not only very low, but it is also continuing to sink. However, the officer's responses are not surprising.
One officer wrote, "No one is standing up for what is actually right. Instead, public safety has been abandoned by the city council for political performance."
Another officer said, "Hard to be a cop when elected officials think it’s our job to investigate, not prevent crime. Tell it to the victims."
Shrinking Force
So far, around 130 PPB employees have retired or resigned from July of 2020 until now. Turner told KPTV, " Catastrophically low staffing levels make officers' jobs even harder at a time when Portland is seeing historic crime rates."
“We’re not doing a great job of policing out there because we’re not allowed to, not because the officers out there don’t want to, not because the investigators don’t want to. It’s because we’re handcuffed, and that’s a frustration that they carried through the job, and that’s why morale is so low, and that’s why it’s hard to retain and recruit new officers.”
PPA Executive Director Daryl Turner
According to PPB Chief Chuck Lovell, he is going to try to find a way to boost the morale of his officers. "They do have my support. I have to keep looking for ways to show them that."
Normal routine, politicians play games with unprotected American lives, but DEMAND protection for themselves. Speak up now and fight city hall, or stand by and watch your family and friends killed off.
I think the police should all do nothing and let the whole city should go down in flames....
Have photos of city council members placed here so we can see what these morons look like today.
I hate to say this but how do you fight crime and get convicted yourself for fighting crime and you followed all your procedures. ??? how would anyone respond to an issue at hand. ?? this is common sense and human logic.
Blue Flu time?? Bad scene
They should all walk and come back only when the city gets on its knees and adheres to all police demands
TOURISTS SHOULD BOYCOTT PORTLAND AS A SIGN OF SUPPORT FOR THE POLICE THAT HAVE BEEN DEMORALIZED BY THE POLITICIANS WITH THEIR NEW RULES AGAINST AMERICA. HOW CAN THE CITIZENS OF PORTLAND ALLOW THESE ELECTED OFFICIALS TO SLOWLY DESTROY THEIR STATE? THE ONLY WAY TO RID YOUR STATE OF THE VERMIN IN OFFICE IS TO VOTE THEM OUT OF OFFICE WITH EVERY ELECTION AND REPLACE THEM WITH TRUE LOYAL AMERICAN PATRIOTS,OTHERWISE PORTLAND IS DOOMED!
Is Oregon still part of the U.S? Thought China already raised their flag there! Get your funding from the China!!
I have a cousin that lives in central Oregon she was here visiting last month for the 4th. She told us every one east of Portland wanted to succeed to Idaho. Because of the leberals in charge of the state and city.
america is doomed. the demonrats are going to destroy this once great nation and the people don't have the balls to stand up and do what is right
Warren , you nailed it. AMEN
They probably have rigged elections there too.
Unfortunately the problem isn't just in Portland. As long as this country has liberals in charge of anything, this and other problems are going to get worse.
I think it’s downright disgusting that Satan’s thugs are destroying the state and awesome police officers are being shunned. Stop policing the crooked establishment then maybe they will see what everyday people go through. Don’t protect people like polosi and thugs
The Socialist Left has pulled out all the stops to change this country to their liking, meaning that "Whatever The State Wants It Gets"! These Socialists are truly "Ruining Tomorrow Today"! Having lived in Oregon a good deal of my life, and roughly 82 or so miles east of PDX, I find it shocking what has taken place there! It was once known as the "City of Roses", now those "running the show politically" pride themselves on "Being Weird"! The Left there does not like the police, nor give them the support they need to do their jobs! When watching the news, the PDX Mayor, His City Council, District Attorney, appear to support the Anarchists, and others (so called peaceful protestors), who create chaos and mayhem in downtown PDX! It's sad to see such a beautiful city destroyed! Whenever Liberal Socialists are in control, things go downhill fast, they pride themselves in destroying everything that's good and decent!
I'm from Portland and have relocated because the Governor (Brown) and the Mayor have allowed anarchy to exist rather than law and order. Having served in the military for 40 years, I can't believe what has been allowed to happen. The city is a shit hole and the politicians are shit bags. God help all the cities where this is happening.
The police in Portland should all resign
Would love to see that
If I were serving as Law enforcement in Portland Oregon, Seattle Washington, Saint Paul Minnesota, Philadelphia Pennsylvania New York city, Los Angeles California. I would join with all my fellow police officers an QUIT GO TO A RED STATE WHERE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT IS HONORED AN VALUED.
You got it peatro