Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Social workers create profound value in our society for both their therapy and policy advocacy. This is a horrible decision. 031
Reposted by Zakir KhanAlex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 23/09/2026As it’s been pointed out, this wouldn’t be unprecedented. SOS fined a PPB commander who criticized a DA up for reelection in 2021: katu.com/news/local/o...katu.comOregon secretary of state proposes fine for PPB commander who criticized DA Mike SchmidtThe Oregon secretary of state issued a notice of a proposed civil fine to a Portland police commander who came under fire for comments at a neighborhood meeting earlier this year. The notice said Por... 66116
Reposted by Zakir KhanKhanh Pham for Oregon @khanhphamfororegon.com · 21/09/2026yikes. www.opb.org/article/2026/09/17/oreg…opb.orgOregon data centers by the numbers: 111 facilities consume nearly one-quarter of state’s power, according to new reportA first-of-its-kind report details the footprint of the controversial facilities. 0165
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026An interesting fact about the police reform package in 2021 is that everyone except police unions signed up to support it -- community groups, cities, counties, the chiefs, and sheriffs all supported the package. 010
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Have to get ready for work but, I will do another thread on the 2021 legislative session! 0150
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Final LPRO report here detailing the special session bills and work of the Joint Committee: apps.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/D...apps.oregonlegislature.gov 140
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026For legislation for the 2021 session there were several workgroups setup: - Riot and Unlawful Assembly - Anti-Doxing work group - Work group on exculpatory evidence and brady reform - Uniforms - State standards reform 150
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026In 2020, there were two special sessions, the first was held June 24-26th: The legislature passed: SB 1604 - arbitration HB 4201 - established the Joint Committee on Transparent Policing and Use of force reform HB 4203 - Chokehold reform HB 4205 - Duty to intervene 150
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026September 3: Public Hearing Drafts in progress for the 2021 session olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 140
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026August 6 Informational: Alternatives to Police Response for those in Mental Health Crisis Public Hearing olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 140
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026August 5: Public Hearing: Tear Gas Bill Uniform requirements (mainly because PPB were unidentifiable!) Chokeholds Disciplinary standards Deadly Force Public disciplinary information Use of Force Reporting olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 150
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026July 31: Public hearing: Arbitration Discipline olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 150
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026July 30: Public hearing on: LC 742 Use of tools by law enforcement agencies LC 743 Officer uniforms and identification LC 744 Police officer misconduct LC 745 Use of force by police officers olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 150
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026July 29: Public hearing on: LC 742: Relating to the use of tools by law enforcement agencies LC 743: Relating to police officer uniforms and identification olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 150
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026July 17: Impact of Systemic Racism on Policing Feedback on the tear gas bill from law enforcement all speakers were from PPB: Charles Lovell, Chief, Portland Police Bureau Chris Davis, Deputy Chief, Portland Police Bureau Public feedback on HB 4028 olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 160
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026July 16: STOP Data Balancing First Amendment Obligations Tear Gas Reform (HB 4208) - The committee hearing from journalists, doctors, and legal observers Community Feedback olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 160
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026July 15: Tribal Policing Behind the Badge Risk Management Use of Force Standards olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 170
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026July 10: Crowd Control Techniques Uniforms and Gear Weapons and Munitions The Use of Force Continuum olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 170
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026July 9th we unpacked: Models for Modern Policing: - Recruiting, hiring, and maintaining officer wellness - Community Policing - Law enforcement partnership with mental health teams - Qualified Immunity - Training - Whistleblowing olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 160
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The first committee hearing was July 8th and we unpacked: - Policing and Public Health - Constitutional Freedoms - Unpacking Protests - Use of Force olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 180
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026If you're wondering why so few officers were held accountable after the protests, this is one of the reasons. It was IMPOSSIBLE to identify officers. This was a policy choice by PPB. 1234
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026it needed to be CLEARLY visible and identifiable, and the public had to be able to draft a records request to identify the officer(s) afterward. The goal was to avoid anonymous policing, as was prevalent during the protests, which helped officers escape accountability because of no identification. 1130
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026An example of this is on the uniforms bill, smaller departments were like we don't want to make it hard for people to identify us. We want them to know who we are. PPB wanted to be use a number system to first anonymize officers because of doxxing, so we gave them the number system but... 1110
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026One other top-line that I recall was how many police departments wanted to distinguish themselves from Portland. A common refrain was "we're not like them (PPB)," This was important to note because when you write state policy, it's for everyone, and so we have to balance the laws. 1100
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026People often wonder why should I even testify? Because staffers like me sit and listen to every comment so that we can attempt to perfect our legislation to be adjusted for a scenario that you may present. 1120
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026We had to be thorough but fair, so we really leaned into bringing experts in to testify and then supplementing them with the public's feedback. I was most impressed by the nuance in every speaker and grateful that people were willing to express themselves openly. It ALL made a difference. 1100
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026There were only some threads we could solve for at this time. We kept a list of bills for the special session, and then for the regular session. The regular session list was a LOT longer. 1110
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Each hearing unpacked a thread or threads that were prevalent to policing (what the protesters were asking for), misconduct (what we were witnessing), or whistleblowing (countless police officers came to us directly to tell us what they identified as problems with their own departments, management) 1120
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The committee was composed of Democrats and Republicans and the hearings required extensive behind-the-scenes production. Most speakers who appeared went through a pre-interview process. These hearings were must-see legislative TV. 1110
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026A special thanks here to the legislative staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to produce these hearings, including LPRO, committee staff, and broadcast/IT staff. 1120
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026By July, we had seen enough problematic behavior, but the misconduct would continue. Starting in July 2020, the Joint Committee on Transparent Policing and Use of Force Reform was established and started holding hearings: olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2019I1/C...olis.oregonlegislature.govTransparent Policing and Use of Force Reform Joint 2019-2020 Interim - Oregon Legislative Information System 1150
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Monday morning thread on police misconduct reform: Protests in Portland started in May 2020 because of the murder of George Floyd. Every night brought a new example of police misconduct that needed a new state law to stop! 24615
Reposted by Zakir KhanThe Big Bopper @thebigbopper.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Somebody forgot to check whether they owned the domain name ditchmitchgreen.com before they put it on a billboard 😈 15647111
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 19/09/2026I was a staffer in the legislature who helped produce the hearings and drafted some of the bills. In my role as Board Chair at CAIR-Oregon I nightly monitored the protests with others. 090
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Longer thread coming later today on the committee hearings and bills that were produced since the outrage committee forgot what happened 6-7 years ago. It's really too bad for them that I have a good memory, and that we created SO much documentation. 1145
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 19/09/2026The Portland Police Bureau's misconduct led to the passage of the largest police reform package in the country. 0254
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 29/08/2026When Costco opens it doors to Executive Club members feels like we deserve some confetti. Now I see why my neighbors sleep early for this. 000
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Leaving the match and some people were fighting. Brutal when you're just on your way out and stupid stuff starts off. #RCTID 150
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Muskegon County just dropped. They are/were likely waiting on one final precinct to drop. Stevens is winning there by about 1500 votes. #MISen 000
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026The NYTimes is not posting splits from Muskegon County, but the county itself put up unofficial results earlier tonight: co.muskegon.mi.us/DocumentCent... 000
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Wayne County is now reporting 60%. Stevens is retaining her 7% lead. #MISen 000
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026El-Sayed's margin is currently 33,358. McMorrow is at 46,376. 👀#MISen 010
Zakir Khan @mzk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Anyone know what's taking Muskegon county so long to count and post their results? #MISen 000
