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First, the man's name is PYLES, not Pyle. Second, this whole ugly mess began when his "disgruntled" manager (Terry Harbor) and the HR rep (Mandy Swain) ambushed him at his office the day the cops "escorted" him off ODOT property. Pyles didn't know Harbor and Swain were coming (Harbor and Swain work in Roseburg, OR. Pyles works in White City, about 150 miles away). Harbor chose this day because he knew the Union rep would be out of town and unable to help or advise Pyles. Pyles also didn't know that Harbor had called for police backup to be on hand at the White City office "just in case". (Harbor has pulled this tactic on other employees over the years). It was very likely Harbor was also the guy who "alerted" the cops that Pyles was a potential threat, a LIE to make his own case more powerful. The HR rep also lied when she said in a office meeting in White City that "the union is fully aware of the situation, but CHOSE not to be here" the day Pyles was police escorted away. She and Harbor knew perfectly well the union rep was conveniently OUT OF TOWN that day! So here's the wrap up: the ODOT manager LIED (or at least severely "twisted" the facts to make himself seem like the victim), HR LIED to make it sound like the union was ok with their underhanded tactics, the Medford police LIED to Pyles when they agreed not to cuff him, remove him, take him to a psych ward, and take his guns. It's no wonder ODOT is refusing to give statements to the press. But so what? It's pretty clear that all they know how to do is LIE!