Demoralizing The Police

As I have noted in previous reports, the left's efforts to constantly restrain and demoralize the police are an alternative way to effectively defund the police. Here's the latest example.

Portland, Oregon, has always been a hotbed of protests. So, it was no surprise when riots erupted there last year. What was somewhat surprising to many residents was the frequency and severity of the riots.  

A federal courthouse in Portland was under siege for weeks last summer. It was attacked again this year. (Insurrection, anyone?)

To combat the constant rioting, roughly 50 Portland police officers agreed to form a voluntary rapid response team that could quickly deploy to deal with social unrest. They were the first to rush into the breach. 

They were routinely assaulted with fireworks, lasers, rocks, feces, etc. Left-wing protesters doxed these officers and threatened their families. 

Portland's liberal district attorney refused to prosecute most rioters. As a result, state police pulled out of Portland.

During one of these many riots, a member of the police rapid response team struck a protester with his baton. A complaint was filed. A grand jury was formed. Earlier this week, the officer was indicted for unlawful and excessive use of force. 

In response to this indictment, all 50 rapid response officers resigned in protest from this special force. They will no longer rush to protect the city of Portland that clearly does not respect them.