In order to increase courtroom security and prevent individuals from bringing firearms, knives, and narcotics inside, the Oregon Judicial Department will request approximately $8.4 million from the Legislature this session.
According to the Oregon Judicial Department, the funding would support 31 new positions over the next two years to assist in screening individuals entering courthouses in the counties of Coos, Curry, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Polk, Clatsop, and Linn.
Portland area homicides
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Jury stumped by killing of man who died defending his drug stash in SE Portland
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Portland police chief apologizes to Normandale Park shooting survivors for mischaracterizations
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California trucker claims he was asleep, not high, when deadly Oregon crash killed 7 farmworkers; trial begins
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17-year-old slain at Gresham park identified; no arrests made
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Portland man convicted in 2019 killing claims innocence; Beaverton white supremacist gets 5 years; Troutdale man convicted for attempted abuse of Uber driver
