Father of woman killed by COCC security guard doesn’t want guards to look like police

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The family of a woman killed by a Central Oregon Community College security guard doesn’t want such guards to look like police.

Kaylee Sawyer’s father and Bend-area law enforcement officials are supporting a bill in Salem that would clarify the limitations of security guards and not allow their uniforms and cars to look like those of real police departments.

C—O-C-C security guard Edwin Lara killed Sawyer in 2016.

C-O-C-C tells the Bulletin it can’t say much because of a pending lawsuit, but it follows current laws regarding security guards and it disagrees with some of the characterizations from law enforcement questioning its practices.

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Veterans Appreciation Day

Join us for a heartfelt day dedicated to honoring and celebrating our veterans at Veterans Appreciation Day! This special event is designed to show gratitude to those who have served while raising funds to support local veterans

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New E-Bike Rules At Oregon State Parks

Electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) are now allowed on trails where other bicycles are allowed unless specifically prohibited at Oregon State Parks. E-bikes are also allowed on the ocean shore on wet sand except where specifically restricted. Previously, e-bikes