Portland Patriot Prayer Rally Aug. 2018

Dear Liam :
The City of Portland acknowledges receipt of your Public Records Request.  Your request was received in this office on March 06, 2019 and given the reference number S092962-030619 for tracking purposes.
Record Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:Any/all reports focusing on protests and counter-protests that took place in Portland on August 4th, 2018. Some examples of said documents include - but are not limited to - any After Action reports (both Non-force and Use-of-force), incident reports, debriefings, and police reports regarding the event.Please see section 13 of the directives page here for more specifics on the documents I am requesting: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/649358Here is a brief explanation of the events that took place to aid in recovering responsive documents to this request:"A rally by right wing group Patriot Prayer in Portland, Oregon culminated in a police charge on counterprotesters on Saturday, as a demonstration once again brought disorder and violence to the city’s downtown area.Two hours into the rally, police moved towards leftwing counterprotesters with batons drawn, and used dozens of “flash bang” stun grenades and rounds containing pepper spray....Portland police sent hundreds of officers in riot gear to the rally, and for most of the day they kept Patriot Prayer, led by Republican US Senate candidate Joey Gibson, and an affiliated group, Proud Boys, separated from their opposition. " [source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/04/patriot-prayer-to-carry-guns-at-portland-rally-as-fears-of-violence-rise ]I request that I be properly classified as a news media requester. I am an intern for MuckRock, and I am requesting this information in that editorial capacity. MuckRock is widely known for its investigative work as well as historical pieces based on public records requests.The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.Sincerely,Liam KnoxUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/portland-police-bureau-396/portland-patriot-prayer-rally-aug-2018-70211/?email=%22Portland+Public+Records+Request+Center%22+%3Cportlandor%40mycusthelp.net%3E&uuid-login=039f311d-5e37-4acd-85fd-a69848fd3e9d#agency-reply

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Dear Liam :
The City of Portland acknowledges receipt of your Public Records Request.  Your request was received in this office on March 06, 2019 and given the reference number S092962-030619 for tracking purposes.
Record Requested:  To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:Any/all reports focusing on protests and counter-protests that took place in Portland on August 4th, 2018. Some examples of said documents include - but are not limited to - any After Action reports (both Non-force and Use-of-force), incident reports, debriefings, and police reports regarding the event.Please see section 13 of the directives page here for more specifics on the documents I am requesting: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/649358Here is a brief explanation of the events that took place to aid in recovering responsive documents to this request:"A rally by right wing group Patriot Prayer in Portland, Oregon culminated in a police charge on counterprotesters on Saturday, as a demonstration once again brought disorder and violence to the city’s downtown area.Two hours into the rally, police moved towards leftwing counterprotesters with batons drawn, and used dozens of “flash bang” stun grenades and rounds containing pepper spray....Portland police sent hundreds of officers in riot gear to the rally, and for most of the day they kept Patriot Prayer, led by Republican US Senate candidate Joey Gibson, and an affiliated group, Proud Boys, separated from their opposition. " [source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/04/patriot-prayer-to-carry-guns-at-portland-rally-as-fears-of-violence-rise ]I request that I be properly classified as a news media requester. I am an intern for MuckRock, and I am requesting this information in that editorial capacity. MuckRock is widely known for its investigative work as well as historical pieces based on public records requests.The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.Sincerely,Liam KnoxUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/portland-police-bureau-396/portland-patriot-prayer-rally-aug-2018-70211/?email=%22Portland+Public+Records+Request+Center%22+%3Cportlandor%40mycusthelp.net%3E&uuid-login=039f311d-5e37-4acd-85fd-a69848fd3e9d#agency-reply

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RE:  Police General Records Request of March 06, 2019 Reference#S092962-030619
Dear Liam ,
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RE: Police General Records Request of March 06, 2019 Reference # S092962-030619
Dear Liam ,
The City received a Public Records Request from you on March 06, 2019 for the following: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any/all reports focusing on protests and counter-protests that took place in Portland on August 4th, 2018. Some examples of said documents include - but are not limited to - any After Action reports (both Non-force and Use-of-force), incident reports, debriefings, and police reports regarding the event.

Please see section 13 of the directives page here for more specifics on the documents I am requesting: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/649358

Here is a brief explanation of the events that took place to aid in recovering responsive documents to this request:

"A rally by right wing group Patriot Prayer in Portland, Oregon culminated in a police charge on counterprotesters on Saturday, as a demonstration once again brought disorder and violence to the city’s downtown area.

Two hours into the rally, police moved towards leftwing counterprotesters with batons drawn, and used dozens of “flash bang” stun grenades and rounds containing pepper spray.

...

Portland police sent hundreds of officers in riot gear to the rally, and for most of the day they kept Patriot Prayer, led by Republican US Senate candidate Joey Gibson, and an affiliated group, Proud Boys, separated from their opposition. " [source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/04/patriot-prayer-to-carry-guns-at-portland-rally-as-fears-of-violence-rise ]

I request that I be properly classified as a news media requester. I am an intern for MuckRock, and I am requesting this information in that editorial capacity. MuckRock is widely known for its investigative work as well as historical pieces based on public records requests.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Liam Knox

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/portland-police-bureau-396/portland-patriot-prayer-rally-aug-2018-70211/?email=%22Portland+Public+Records+Request+Center%22+%3Cportlandor%40mycusthelp.net%3E&uuid-login=039f311d-5e37-4acd-85fd-a69848fd3e9d#agency-reply"
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RE: Police General Records Request of March 06, 2019 Reference # S092962-030619

Dear Liam ,
The City received a Public Records Request from you on March 06, 2019 for the following: "To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Oregon Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any/all reports focusing on protests and counter-protests that took place in Portland on August 4th, 2018. Some examples of said documents include - but are not limited to - any After Action reports (both Non-force and Use-of-force), incident reports, debriefings, and police reports regarding the event.

Please see section 13 of the directives page here for more specifics on the documents I am requesting: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/649358

Here is a brief explanation of the events that took place to aid in recovering responsive documents to this request:

"A rally by right wing group Patriot Prayer in Portland, Oregon culminated in a police charge on counterprotesters on Saturday, as a demonstration once again brought disorder and violence to the city’s downtown area.

Two hours into the rally, police moved towards leftwing counterprotesters with batons drawn, and used dozens of “flash bang” stun grenades and rounds containing pepper spray.

...

Portland police sent hundreds of officers in riot gear to the rally, and for most of the day they kept Patriot Prayer, led by Republican US Senate candidate Joey Gibson, and an affiliated group, Proud Boys, separated from their opposition. " [source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/aug/04/patriot-prayer-to-carry-guns-at-portland-rally-as-fears-of-violence-rise ]

I request that I be properly classified as a news media requester. I am an intern for MuckRock, and I am requesting this information in that editorial capacity. MuckRock is widely known for its investigative work as well as historical pieces based on public records requests.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Liam Knox

Upload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/accounts/agency_login/portland-police-bureau-396/portland-patriot-prayer-rally-aug-2018-70211/?email=%22Portland+Public+Records+Request+Center%22+%3Cportlandor%40mycusthelp.net%3E&uuid-login=039f311d-5e37-4acd-85fd-a69848fd3e9d#agency-reply"
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PUBLIC RECORDS UNIT
Portland Police Bureau-Records Division
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