The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Transit Police Unit teamed up with several key partners on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, to conduct a public safety mission focused on the TriMet system in Northeast Portland. The collaborative effort aimed to address criminal activity and boost safety for riders and operators on MAX trains and buses and at transit stations.

The MCSO Transit Police Unit deputies worked alongside officers from the Port of Portland Police Department and the Multnomah County Department of Community Justice Adult Services Division, as well as TriMet security personnel. This unified approach allowed for a concentrated effort to address issues along the transit lines, creating a more visible and effective public safety presence across the transit system, from the platforms and trains to the connecting bus routes.

To ensure deputies and officers could remain focused on their field duties, MCSO Corrections Division personnel played a vital role by establishing a temporary booking facility. This strategic move streamlined the booking process, maximizing the time deputies and officers could spend actively patrolling and addressing public safety concerns on the transit lines during the mission.

The mission yielded significant results, demonstrating the impact of this collaborative strategy:

• 40+ warnings were issued for various violations.
• 22 arrests were made.
• 18 felony warrants were cleared.
• 7 misdemeanor warrants were cleared.
• 5 individuals were issued exclusions from the TriMet system.

During the mission, many TriMet riders, community members and business owners offered positive feedback and appreciation.

"This mission's success was a testament to the relentless efforts of front-line deputies and officers collaborating closely with our agency partners," said MCSO Captain Matt Jordan. "I value and appreciate the resources provided by each of these agencies and anticipate future collaborative missions aimed at enhancing the safety of our transit system.”

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Transit Police Unit remains committed to working with its partners to ensure a safe and secure transit environment for everyone in the community.