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PORTLAND, OR — In what officials are calling a “deeply concerning and potentially irreversible shift,” Portland police warned Friday that fully enforcing existing laws could lead to suspects remaining in jail for an entire afternoon, marking a dramatic departure from the city’s long-standing catch-and-release rhythm.
“This is exactly the kind of slippery slope we’ve been trying to avoid,” said one visibly uneasy officer, staring out over a downtown block he confirmed he’d already responded to “at least six times this week.” “First it’s a few extra hours in custody, next thing you know people are missing dinner plans. That’s not the Portland anyone signed up for.”
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