Portland Police Chief Steps Down After George Floyd Unrest

Portland Police Chief Steps Down After George Floyd Unrest
Portland Police Chief Jami Resch speaks during an interview in Portland, Ore., on Jan. 23, 2020. Beth Nakamura/The Oregonian via AP
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The police chief of Portland, Oregon, stepped down following days of unrest triggered by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Chief Jami Resch, the top law enforcement officer in the city for about six months, told reporters that Charlie Lovell, an African-American lieutenant, will serve as the next chief of police.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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