Policing the Progressive City: Portland, Oregon, From Settlement to Uprising

This is a history of Portland, Oregon. It focuses on how the city’s approach to law enforcement has been influenced by business interests, political ambitions, and social activism over a span of more than two centuries. In this detailed examination, Kristian Williams draws on thorough research and compelling narrative techniques to reveal how the progressive image of Portland allows its police force to navigate scandals, undermine dissenting voices, and re-establish its public image through superficial reforms.