I believe that if Portland and the rest of the liberal leaning cities would just adopt good policing (extensive training and enough resources to do their jobs), and a will to enforce the laws as passed by their legislatures, then they would not have the kinds of problems they are having. But it is like foreign countries are helping us become lawless. That has to stop.
Oregon is so polluted with liberal judge, the police don't have much long term effect. In Multnomah county, the liberal DA is pro-Antifa. I find it hard to believe anyone would apply of a police position.