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TriMet’s Transit Police Division (TPD) has arrested a 49-year-old man following a dangerous high-speed incident that began on Interstate 84 and ended with a collision in the Lloyd District.
The Communications Unit connects, engages and empowers employees, residents, communities, and journalists in Multnomah County and beyond. The Communications team works around the clock to provide accurate, time-sensitive information necessary for the public to make informed decisions. The team publishes agency news to increase community engagement, works professionally and effectively with the media, and furthers transparency by facilitating public records requests. The Communications Unit supports internal communication to ensure an informed workforce. The Unit operates with equity as a guiding value, ensuring messaging, in its various forms, is accessible to all.
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Public Notice & Press Releases
Public Notice
Public notices may contain information, special announcements, legal proceedings, or requests issued by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.
Motor vehicle selection and unbiased enforcement standard operating procedure
MCSO is committed to delivering services in a professional, fair, and respectful manner. The goal of this Office’s public safety mission is to earn legitimacy through public trust, which is accomplished via thoughtful field-to-facility practices that further community safety. Learn more.
Press Releases
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Scammers are falsely claiming they can secure someone’s immediate release from jail in exchange for online payments, wire transfers, gift cards, or other forms of money transfers.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating the death of a 39-year-old man killed in a single-vehicle crash on Sauvie Island.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is investigating a case involving Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated images depicting potential Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
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Public Record Requests
Oregon Public Records Law (ORS192) provides individuals, organizations, agencies and businesses the ability to access written documents and materials.
It is our policy to respond to public record requests in an orderly, consistent and reasonable manner in accordance with the Oregon Public Records Law.
How to submit a request
In order to request access to these documents and materials, the request must include the following:
- Be in writing.
- Include contact information.
- Clearly state what records are being sought.
Fees and cost
Please be advised that there may be a fee to cover staff time researching and retrieving the documents.