Portland police hands-off strategy during violent political clashes criticized by some, praised by mayor | Fox News

Portland police hands-off strategy during violent political clashes criticized by some, praised by mayor | Fox News: The decision by Portland police to use a hands-off strategy to opposing rallies drew criticism this week as violence between the two political groups ended with gunfire Sunday, according to a report. The far-right and far-left groups squared off with paintball guns, bats and chemical spray as they clashed in Northeast Portland – despite calls by officials and police to remain peaceful. "People were lighting fireworks and dispersing chemical spray, as well as firing what appeared to be paintball and/or airsoft guns," police said in a statement. "Some property destruction was observed."