Aaron Campbell

TW: MENTAL HEALTH/SUICIDE & POLICE BRUTALITY

Today's episode covers two hot button topics: mental health and excessive police force. We head to Portland, Oregon to discuss the killing of Aaron Campbell by officer Ronald Frashour. We also examine the Department of Justice investigation into the Portland Police bureau's use of force against the mentally ill. This episode is dedicated to Aaron Campbell, his mother Marva, his kids, and the rest of the Campbell family.

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Sources:

Portland woman loses 2 sons in single day | king5.com

Campbell Family Press Release

City Pays Family of Aaron Campbell $1.2 Million, Largest Payment Ever for Claim Against Police - Portland Mercury

City of Portland - Court Docs

The Aaron Campbell shooting :: The Oregonian

Officers’ testimony indicates Portland police still have an aggressive understanding of use-of-force law - OPB

Portland police slipping further from compliance with settlement, Justice Department finds - oregonlive.com