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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office

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A safe and thriving community for everyone

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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is committed to creating safe and thriving communities for everyone. MCSO's impact is immense, providing corrections, civil and public safety services to the most populous county in the state of Oregon. MCSO serves four contract cities: Fairview, Maywood Park, Troutdale and Wood Village, and unincorporated areas, including Sauvie Island and the Columbia River Gorge. The agency is also responsible for keeping more than 100 miles of waterways safe.

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Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell

Meet Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell

Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell has been dedicated to public safety service since she began her career with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in 1996. Throughout her three decades of service, her desire to learn every aspect of public safety has propelled her through the ranks of deputy, lieutenant, captain, chief deputy, and undersheriff. In addition, she is one of the few Sheriff's Office members who hold dual certification in police and corrections. As Multnomah County’s 41st Sheriff, Nicole is the first woman to hold this highest rank.

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Recent Press Releases

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) proudly announces the conclusion of the 2025 Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive, which served 1,112 children from 280 families, marking one of our most successful toy drives to date.

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Deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) have arrested a 62-year-old man who is accused of ramming his car into two patrol vehicles in an attempt to escape a traffic stop.

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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating the death of an adult in custody at the Multnomah County Inverness Jail, located at 11540 Northeast Inverness Drive in Portland. In accordance with standard protocol, the East County Major Crimes Team was activated to conduct a death investigation.

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As final holiday packages arrive over the next 24 hours, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reminds community members to pick up deliveries as soon as possible. This reminder follows the arrest of a 44-year-old woman accused of stealing packages from six different homes in Gresham.

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Deputies with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) have arrested a 25-year-old fugitive out of Clark County, Washington, and recovered a firearm equipped with an extended magazine.

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We are currently hiring Corrections Deputies and Deputy Sheriffs.
Are you ready for a new career? Join our team at the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office.

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