(Portland, OR) -- The number of people entering deflection in Multnomah County continues to increase. From the last two weeks of October to the first two weeks of November, the number of people entering deflection increased from 12 to 34. Since the new law took effect September 1st, 127 people have started deflection. Under the law, people caught using illegal drugs in public are arrested and can avoid going to jail if they complete deflection, which includes addiction treatment services.