The Eugene, Oregon police department is charging exorbitant fees to obstruct public access to records regarding officer misconduct.
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The Eugene, Oregon police department is charging exorbitant fees to obstruct public access to records regarding officer misconduct.
Parent: Government TransparencyEntity: Eugene, Oregon Police DepartmentSub-entity: Public Records Request FeesImpact: negativeDate: Oct 2, 2026Target: The $2.5 million public records fee
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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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A news organization has gotten a $2.5 million dollar bill from the Eugene, Oregon police department for a copy of records of just one rogue cop.Can you say, "Blatantly illegal attempt to subvert the state Freedom of Information Act?Good, I knew you could.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
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