For some, questions persist around Portlands revived crowd-control unit

Published: June 21, 2024, 9:38 p.m.

The Portland Police Bureau is re-launching its crowd control unit. The Rapid Response team was often used to break up protests. It infamously disbanded after one of its officers was charged with misdemeanor assault. Police officials say the revamped team will have additional training, with new standards \u2014 but what exactly has changed about the unit?