Portland, Oregon, Police Rapid Response Team Quits

Portland, Oregon, Police Rapid Response Team Quits

The entire Portland Police rapid response team quit after an officer was indicted on an assault charge for allegedly using "excessive" and "unlawful" force during a protest last year.

The officer allegedly hit a woman on the head with a baton.

The rapid response team was made up of volunteer officers who also held regular assignments.

The bureau says they will remain in their other roles.

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