Educating Families

Through Experience

Your Loved One was Killed by Law Enforcement.
Now what?

When a loved one is killed by police, the path forward involves a mix of seeking justice and managing the immense emotional and practical challenges. It is critical to take steps to preserve your legal rights while also finding resources for support and healing. We hope the following general information will help you navigate your confusing new situation, however this advice does not replace legal representation. PNFWC encourages anyone in these situations to seek professional legal and mental health expertise.

 

Police Homicides Data

While some laws are requiring reporting and tracking of homicides by police, this is a recent development.

In Oregon, we know that cities, police, and district attorneys are failing to report many community members’ deaths, even though the law requires it.

EXplore the Databases

Deadly Force Incidents in Oregon

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Total Number of Deadly Force Incidents

Understanding the Criminal Legal System

Powers of the DA
One-pager including bulleted information on police, plea deals, evidence, prosecutors, immunity, youth justice, sentencing, bail + jail, charging, and grand jury. Created by and shared with permission of SURJ PDX Black Lives Matter Action Group.

Roles of the Oregon Criminal Justice System

One-pager includes brief descriptions of Influencers (State/Governor, local law enforcement, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)), Prosecutors (District Attorneys and their staff and professional association), Court (judges, juries, grand jury), and Defense (defendant, defense team). Created by and shared with permission of SURJ PDX Black Lives Matter Action Group.

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Policing and Resistance: An Incomplete Timeline

A brief history from “Colonialization and the Atlantic Slave-Trade” starting in the 1100s to the current “Backlash Against Immigrants, Birth of New Movements” in 6 pages using some local Oregon examples and historical events. Created by and shared with permission of SURJ PDX Black Lives Matter Action Group.