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Oregon elected officials and community call for people to express themselves through civil discourse

By Lynne Terry, Oregon Capital Chronicle

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- As tensions tighten across the country heading toward Election Day, Portland police are gearing up to tackle any unrest and the National Guard is standing ready as political leaders call for peaceful protests.
Gov. Tina Kotek said in an email that any voter intimidation is “un-American and will not be tolerated.”
“The governor’s office is closely monitoring and coordinating with local, state and federal agencies to ensure Oregon voters can safely cast their ballot,” the statement said.
Portland police have been planning for weeks on ways to promote “peaceful free speech and public safety” on election night and the rest of the week, Mayor Ted Wheeler said.
“While there is no current information to suggest unrest, we know there is a lot of uncertainty and tension in our community,” Wheeler said.
Part of the bureau’s strategy will be putting all officers under a unified command next week. Terri Wallo Strauss, Portland police spokesperson, declined to release details about the bureau’s plans or say how many officers will be on patrol, but she indicated it will be an all-hands-on-deck situation.
“The chief has canceled days off, and everyone is working 12-hour shifts,” Wallo Strauss said in an email.
Oregon State Police is coordinating with law enforcement in Portland, while the Oregon Department of Emergency Management is working with tribal, local, state and federal authorities. Kotek said she will activate the National Guard if needed, just as then-Gov. Kate Brown did in 2020. Kotek said the number and role of the troops would be determined by law enforcement.

https://ktvz.com/news/crime-courts/2024/11/01/portland-police-gear-up-for-potential-election-violence-and-national-guard-on-standby/