Oregon joins debate over police education requirements

A Portland Police officer watches protesters rallying at the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse on Sept. 26, 2020, in Portland, Ore. An Oregon lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require law enforcement officers complete at least two years of postsecondary education. The bill would push back against the recent trend of lowering police hiring standards by requiring two years of postsecondary education for departments with less than 50 officers and a bachelor's degree for departments with more than 50. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner, File)