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The city of Eugene, Oregon, charges $2.5 million and 44,816 hours of staff time to obtain information about a police officer's misconduct.

Public SafetyLaw EnforcementPoliticsOct 2, 2026score 0.722 posts · 2 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the high cost of obtaining public records related to police misconduct in Eugene, Oregon, highlighting the financial and time burden placed on citizens seeking information about police actions. This raises concerns about transparency and accountability in law enforcement.

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The city of Eugene, Oregon, charges $2.5 million and 44,816 hours of staff time to obtain information about a police officer's misconduct.
Parent: Government TransparencyEntity: Public Records RequestsImpact: negativeDate: Oct 2, 2026 - Oct 3, 2026Target: The cost and time required to access public records about police misconduct

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How much does it cost to get more information about a cop who punched someone in the face? If you guessed anything lower than $2.5 million, you’d be wrong — at least according to the city of Eugene, Oregon. https://theintercept.com/2026/10/01/oregon-police-misconduct-public-records-cost-fee/
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How much does it cost to get information about a cop who punched someone in the face? About $2.5M, plus 44,816 hours of staff time, according to the Eugene, OR, Police Department. If that sounds absurd, it’s because it is. Watch Lauren Harper explain:
37 boosts · 0 favs · 1 replies · Oct 3, 2026