The Portland Police Bureau’s attempt to rehire police officers that recently retired to help with the departments disastrous staffing levels was an epic failure: only two out of the 81 officers that Chief Lovell reached out to expressed interest.In October, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler had hoped to rehire 100 recently retired officers. Last month, Police Chief Chuck Lovell sent a letter to retired police officers asking them to return to the department following the city-approved retire/rehire program.Retired police officers slammed the Chief’s letter as “tone-deaf” and “offensive,” taking issue with the disqualifications. Among the disqualifications include officers that violated policy by “cooperating with federal agents to attack Portland residents” when the federal courthouse was under siege by far-left extremists during the 2020 BLM riots.According to The Oregonian, officers are fleeing the department faster than they can be hired.In November, Portland City Council approved a $448,000 budget to rehire 25 retired police officers for the fall budget.“We want to continue to make a difference and build a legacy following what was the most historic and darkest time in the Portland Police Bureau. We believe we can do this, but need a team of dedicated professionals to help us bring up the next …
EPIC FAILURE: Only 2 of 81 retired police officers express interest to return to Portland Police Bureau
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