From the Portland Police Bureau:

As a result of police action in Oakland, California,  Occupy Oakland’s general assembly declared Monday, February 6, 2012, a “call for action against police brutality and arrests”.

Locally, today, Monday, February 6, 2012 a “tired of police brutality march” is planned for 6:00 p.m. beginning  at Colonel Summers Park, located at Southeast Belmont Street and 20th Avenue.   Local flyers indicate this is a “a rally and march in Solidarity with Occupy Oakland and against corruption”.  The local literature also references the Portland Police’s use of force as well. 

Since the occupy movement began in Portland, Occupy Portland has emphasized the need for peaceful demonstrations. Portland Police have also worked to ensure safe and peaceful events for all.  Police are concerned about tonight’s rally and march because the tone and content of available information is decidedly more hostile and escalating.   

The members of the Police Bureau are sworn to protect all people rights to free speech and keep the peace.  However, we must balance the competing rights of all people in the community so that everyone’s rights are protected.  There is no permit for tonight’s rally and march, but those in attendance will still be expected to follow all laws. If this does not occur, the Police Bureau will take appropriate action to include arrests as necessary.    

The Police Bureau is sharing this information to let community members know that there may be disruptions as a result of the march.  Since there is no permit, we cannot share what route the participants will take and what streets will be effected during the rush hour commute.  Please be aware, however, if you are traveling in this area of Southeast Portland, there may be traffic delays.