Message From Hillsboro Police Department

Press release from the City of Hillsboro:

June 3, 2020

"We are committed to equitably serving all members of this community.

The incident in which George Floyd lost his life is heartbreaking and tragic. Our hearts go out to the Floyd family and all grieving Mr. Floyd’s death.

When incidents like this occur, we take a critical look at our own training and approaches to delivering police services. The techniques depicted in the video are not in line with the training we provide our officers.

The Hillsboro Police Department is committed to equitably serving all members of this community, and we welcome open dialogue from all community members. We are a diverse and growing agency serving a diverse and growing population, and it is this diversity on all fronts which makes the City of Hillsboro great."

Read the Hillsboro City Council's message to the community: George Floyd and the Racial Injustices We Must Address.

This press release was produced by the City of Hillsboro. The views expressed are the author's own.