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Former Oregon police chief investigated over racism accusations
Source: Reuters
US | Wed Sep 9, 2015 3:37pm EDT
Former Oregon police chief investigated over racism accusations
PORTLAND, ORE. | BY SHELBY SEBENS
The former police chief of a small town in Oregon is being investigated by the state over allegations from his own officers that he made racist remarks, including comparing African-Americans to monkeys, authorities said on Wednesday.
Clatskanie Police Chief Marvin Hoover retired last month following the accusations, which came after a black woman was arrested and threatened to sue his department for racism and discrimination, according to a complaint to the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
State officials confirmed that an investigation was underway but would not elaborate or release the complaint, which was published online by local broadcaster KOIN-TV.
"DPSST has an active investigation involving this individual. As such, we will not release any information regarding this case at this time pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute," Linsay Hale, professional standards division director, said in a statement.
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Former Oregon police chief investigated over racism accusations
PORTLAND, ORE. | BY SHELBY SEBENS
The former police chief of a small town in Oregon is being investigated by the state over allegations from his own officers that he made racist remarks, including comparing African-Americans to monkeys, authorities said on Wednesday.
Clatskanie Police Chief Marvin Hoover retired last month following the accusations, which came after a black woman was arrested and threatened to sue his department for racism and discrimination, according to a complaint to the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
State officials confirmed that an investigation was underway but would not elaborate or release the complaint, which was published online by local broadcaster KOIN-TV.
"DPSST has an active investigation involving this individual. As such, we will not release any information regarding this case at this time pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute," Linsay Hale, professional standards division director, said in a statement.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/09/us-usa-police-oregon-idUSKCN0R92H720150909
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