November 4, 2020 2:00 p.m.

Oregon Governor Kate Brown has extended her law enforcement plan for the City of Portland.

A release said Brown’s order is meant to “keep the peace and protect free speech in Portland as the country continues to wait for national election results”. The order was put into place Monday afternoon and created a joint incident command structure with the Oregon State Police and Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office overseeing law enforcement in Portland with some members of the Oregon National Guard on standby.

Brown said “All Oregonians have the right to free expression and peaceful assembly. But political violence, intimidation and property destruction will not be tolerated”. Brown said, “We are all in this together – so let’s work to keep our fellow Oregonians safe”.

The order has been extended until 5:00 p.m. this Friday, unless earlier rescinded or extended.