Multnomah County DA says his office is now charging those who fail to complete drug deflection

As of Monday, District Attorney Nathan Vasquez says his office is pursuing drug possession charges against people who don't ...
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One year later: Deflection center results a ‘low bar’ for some, a lifeline for others

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s been one year since Multnomah County launched an $8 million program meant to give people caught with drugs a choice: a jail cell or support. Around that same time, Oregon ...
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Multnomah County DA threatens prosecution of drug users who fail to complete deflection program

PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez announced Tuesday that his office may pursue charges against people caught in possession of hard drugs who fail to complete the ...
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Multnomah County DA unveils new plan for deflection program — more prosecutions

In response to low engagement in Multnomah County’s drug deflection program, District Attorney Nathan Vasquez has announced steep changes. Starting Jan. 5, people that fail to complete the county’s ...
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What deflection has looked like in Washington County one year after drug recriminalization

Last year, Oregon ended its three-year experiment with drug decriminalization known as Measure 110. This came when Oregon lawmakers passed House Bill 4002 to implement new criminal penalties for drug ...
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What is a deflection?

Throughout his tenure but certainly more often this season, Tom Crean has cited "deflections," a statistic he says helps measure defensive activity. But what are they exactly? “It’s any time you get a ...