OEHR admits error and will recognize Capt. Mark Kruger PORTLAND – The Office of Equity and Human Rights (OEHR) will present a “We Are Portland” award to Portland Police Bureau’s Capt. Mark Kruger on August 13, 2013. On July 26, 2013, 84 civic activists and City employees were honored for their work in furthering the City of Portland’s immigrant integration initiatives and Capt. Kruger was slated to receive the award. When a community opinion leader contacted OEHR staff the evening before the event expressing concern about past charges and allegations against Capt. Kruger, the decision was made to ask Kruger to accept his award at a different time and venue. “Postponing the award presentation to Capt. Kruger was my judgment call based on the last minute concern of a respected community leader. It was ultimately not the right decision,” said Dante James, OEHR Bureau Director. “Any concerns about his past should be addressed in a separate venue. We will recognize Capt. Kruger for his current work and dedication to our city’s immigrant and refugee community with our apologies for the delay.” OEHR respects community concerns about Portland Police Bureau and has offered to facilitate a public discussion to build understanding and reconciliation between the Police and community members. Capt. Kruger has fostered working relationships with Portland’s newcomer community elders and activists, and has partnered with OEHR’s New Portlander Programs in presenting the “Know your Tenant Rights” and “Know Your Police” workshop series. The programs brought 40 refugee tenants with critical residence and neighborhood livability issues into the East Precinct for trainings on Oregon tenant rights, Portland Police crime prevention, and law enforcement services. portlandoregon.gov/oehr/62227#cid_458293
Posted on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 21:01:06 +0000
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