The Portland State University Student Union held a memorial show on June 28 commemorating the one year anniversary of the death of Jason Washington. The show was held at the…
No resolution for Campus Public Safety until fall
One year after the death of Jason Washington by Portland State Campus Public Safety officers, the Board of Trustees made no action toward resolving the ongoing question of disarmament at…
‘I’ll be around until the guns are put down’
Hundreds of members of the Portland State community voiced their frustration and critiques regarding the Margolis Healy report recommendation to retain armed PSU officers. The community responded at a special…
Comprehensive Review Analyzes Campus safety
Margolis Healy released its Public Safety Management Study and Safety and Security Program Assessment on Feb. 22, which discussed issues regarding disarmament, CPSO staffing changes, houselessness and mental health. The…
PSU President sits down for press conference
During a Student Media press conference on Feb. 22, Portland State President Rahmat Shoureshi announced the completion of a comprehensive campus public safety review and commented on topics ranging from…
Special board meeting on campus safety postponed with little fanfare
A Portland State Board of Trustees special meeting planned for Feb. 5 in order to discuss the results of a comprehensive review of campus public safety policies has been postponed….
Grand jury decision renews debate on campus safety
Top Portland State officials have signaled a willingness to revisit campus public safety policy amid new calls for the disarmament of campus police. A Multnomah County grand jury on Sept….
Protesters occupy Campus Public Safety office
Following a rally and march around Portland State campus on the afternoon of Sept. 24, a group of protesters associated with Portland State University Student Union announced an occupation of…