Proposed Policy for Review

The stakeholder review period for the following six proposed policies will begin Monday, July 13, 2026, and end on August 12, 2026.

200.00 – Board of Commissioner Meetings: Agenda Placement Requests

Stakeholder Review: 07/13/2026-08/12/2026

Refer:

Multnomah County Home Rule Charter, Section 3.50, Board Meetings
Multnomah County Resolution No. 2026-016, Adopting Rules for Board Meetings and Repealing Resolution 2013-021
Board of County Commissioners/BCC -1, Board Agenda Submissions and Process

Definitions:

Agenda Placement Requests (APRs) – Form required for all Agenda submissions (e.g. appointments, briefings, budget modifications, contracts, intergovernmental agreements, memorandums of understanding, Notice of Intent to apply for a Grant (NOI), ordinances, orders, resolutions, proclamations, etc.), which must include a substantive outline of the issues and supporting materials to be presented to the Board of Commissioners.
Board Clerk’s Office – Manages the Board Meeting agenda process, including but not limited to setting the meeting schedule, compiling the agenda, issuing public notice, facilitating public comment, drafting meeting minutes, finalizing public records, and archiving.

Policy:

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners serve as the governing body of the County, making decisions that impact government and the community alike. The Chair serves as the Chief Executive Officer, presiding over Board Meetings. The Commissioners conduct all legislative activities of the County, including review of policy, budget and other instruments.
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is an elected Office within the County, thus must be professionally capable of navigating protocol and procedure with the Board of Commissioners. Because all communications requiring Board approval will be developed and submitted through the Multnomah County Board Clerk’s Office, the Sheriff must approve MCSO-specific Agenda Placement Requests and any supporting materials before documents are submitted for Board consideration.
The Fiscal Services Unit staffs the Sheriff’s Office on Agenda Placement Requests and manages any supporting materials. It generally takes four (4) weeks to develop, coordinate and finalize an Agenda Placement Request, therefore advanced planning and cooperation is necessary. All submissions are public record.

Procedure:

MCSO members must consult with, and follow the direction of, the Fiscal Services Unit regarding when an Agenda Placement Request is required and how it must be prepared and presented to the Board.
As appropriate, the Fiscal Services Unit will coordinate with the following entities to finalize an Agenda Placement Request for the Sheriff’s signature, submission to the Board Clerk’s Office, and presentation to the Board:

2.1. Requesting MCSO member and their chain of command,
2.2. MCSO’s Human Resources Unit,
2.3. MCSO’s Chief of Staff,
2.4. Multnomah County’s Budget Office,
2.5. Multnomah County’s Attorney’s Office,
2.6. Multnomah County’s Government Relations Office, and
2.7. Involved intergovernmental partner(s).
The Fiscal Services Unit will track the following scheduling guidelines in anticipation of Board Meetings:
3.1. Five (5) Weeks Prior to Board Meeting – Request time on the Chair’s Agenda with Board Clerk’s Office.
3.2. Four (4) Weeks Prior to Board Meeting – MCSO’s Chief of Staff briefs Board Staff.
3.3. Three (3) Weeks Prior to Board Meeting - Submit materials to entities (see Section 2).
3.4. Two (2) Weeks Prior to Board Meeting – Submit finalized materials to Board Clerk’s Office (APR).
3.5. One (1) Week Prior to Board Meeting – Submit finalized materials to Board Clerk’s Office (APR, supporting and/or presentation materials).
3.6. Week of Board Meeting – MCSO’s Chief of Staff to Board Staff on Monday, Board Briefings on Tuesday, Board Meetings on Thursday.

History:

Original Policy Enacted: 12/13/17
Next Review Date: 12/13/19
Review By: Fiscal Services Unit
Reviewed: 1/15/2020:
- No edits, deletions or additions made to originating policy and procedure.
  Next Review Date: 1/15/2022
Review By: Fiscal Services Unit
Reviewed: 03/19/2024 (Internal Review)
Next Review Date: 03/19/2026 (Comprehensive Review)
Review By: Fiscal Services Unit
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Review By: Fiscal Services Unit

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205.00 – Fiscal Management; Purchasing, Accounting, Budget, Contracts

Stakeholder Review: 07/13/2026-08/12/2026

Refer:

None

Definitions:

Contract Administration – The management actions that must be taken to ensure full compliance with all terms and conditions contained within a contract document, while ensuring program goals, objectives and deliverables are met. As used in this policy, Contract Administration does not refer to the implementation or administration of collective bargaining agreements.

Policy:

The Fiscal Unit is authorized to and shall develop policies and procedures regarding fiscal management for the Sheriff’s Office, including but not limited to matters relating to accounting, budget, and contract administration.

Procedure:

Fiscal policies and procedures shall:
1.1. Be based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
1.2. Shall conform to federal, state, and local laws relating to accounting, budget, and contract administration.
1.3. Shall conform to Multnomah County administrative procedures relating to accounting, budget, and contract administration, unless the Sheriff directs otherwise.

History:

Originating Policy: 11/16/2021 (Comprehensive Stakeholder Review)
Next Review Date: 11/16/2023 (Internal Review)
Review By: Business Services
Reviewed: 03/19/2024 (Internal Review)
Next Review Date: 03/19/2026 (Comprehensive Review)
Review By: Business Services
Reviewed:
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260.00 – Annual Fee Determinations

Stakeholder Review: 07/13/2026-08/12/2026

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Definitions:

None

Policy:

Multnomah County’s Fee Schedule is set by United States Code (USC), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Oregon Revised Statute (ORS), Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR), Oregon Rules of Civil Procedure (ORCP), Oregon Building Code (OBC), Multnomah County Code (MCC), city ordinances, and department/office directors/officials.
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) reviews and updates fees in accordance with the County’s Fee Schedule during the annual budget process.
MCSO follows the below procedure to assess fees utilizing a consistent framework that considers the impact of fee decisions on all involved parties.

Procedure:

Timeline and Tasks:
1.1. MCSO’s annual timeline for determining applicable fees coincides with the County’s annual budget process.
1.2. To ensure a thoughtful decision-making process within the time parameters established by the budget process, the following tasks with approximate timeframes will occur each fiscal year for any applicable fees (timeframes may vary dependent on Central Budget Office deliverables):
1.2.1. October: Fiscal Manager sends the fee schedule received from Central Budget Office to unit managers for review. Any requested changes shall be returned to the Fiscal Manager.
1.2.2. December: Fee recommendations are provided to the Sheriff for review/approval w/ Fiscal Manager, and in preparation for first meeting with the County Chair.
1.2.3. Late February / Early March: Fiscal Manager sends required fee decisions (along with any other applicable information / required documents) to the Central Budget Office.
1.2.4. April: County-wide fee presentation to Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). Available for public viewing/comment up to budget adoption.
1.2.5. Late May / Early June: Fee schedules voted on by BOCC during budget adoption.
Required Documents for Central Budget Office:
2.1. MCSO Fee Schedule.
Revision Requests:
3.1. Revision requests may be routed through the Chief of Staff or designee to the Fiscal Manager for consideration during the next fiscal year.

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315.00 – Arrest Authority for Sworn Corrections Members

Stakeholder Review: 07/13/2026-08/12/2026

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Definitions:

Arrest – To place a person under actual or constructive restraint or to take a person into custody for the purpose of charging that person with an offense. A “stop” as authorized under ORS 131.605 (Definitions for ORS 131.605 to 131.625) to 131.625 (Frisk of stopped persons) is not an arrest.

Policy:

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) serves the community in multiple capacities; with members having diverse roles and varying levels of authority to uphold public order, safety, and welfare.
The procedure below is meant to clarify arrest authority for sworn corrections members of the Sheriff’s Office.

Procedure:

Arrest Authority for Sworn Corrections Members.
1.1. As sworn Sheriff’s Deputies appointed under ORS 204.635, all sworn corrections members are “Peace Officers” as defined under ORS 133.005(3) vested with the arrest authority set forth under ORS 133.220, ORS 133.235, and ORS 133.310. However, sworn corrections members may only exercise their statutory arrest authority under the following circumstances:
1.1.1. A sworn corrections member may arrest a person with a warrant if the person is within the interior premises of a Multnomah County court facility or corrections facility. An enforcement deputy sheriff or other police officer must affect all other arrests of persons with a warrant.
1.1.2. A sworn corrections member may issue a criminal citation-in-lieu of custody to an adult in custody or program client if:
1.1.2.1. The warrant authorizes the issuance and service of a citation-in-lieu of custody, and
1.1.2.2. The person is within the interior premises of a Multnomah County court facility or correctional facility.
1.1.3. A sworn corrections member may make a warrantless arrest within the interior premises of a Multnomah County court facility or corrections facility if the member has probable cause to believe a crime has been committed, and the member reasonably believes the arrest is necessary to maintain or restore order and discipline of a Multnomah County facility and/or to maintain the safety of the staff, adults in custody or members of the public within those facilities.
1.1.4. A sworn corrections member may make a warrantless arrest outside the premises of a Multnomah County court or corrections facility only when the member reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent the unlawful use of physical force against the member or a third person. Sworn corrections members that affect such an arrest will deliver the arrested person to an enforcement deputy sheriff or other police officer without unreasonable delay. All other warrantless arrests outside the premises of Multnomah County court or corrections facilities are prohibited.

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335.00 – Supervisor Duties and Orders

Stakeholder Review: 07/13/2026-08/12/2026

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Definitions:

Supervisor or Supervisory Member – Any member with the rank of sergeant and above, regardless of the member’s division; any member designated as a “manager” by Multnomah County ordinance; and any other member designated by the Sheriff’s Office to supervise other members.

Policy:

Supervisory members shall enforce the rules of the Sheriff’s Office and shall ensure members in their assigned area of supervisory responsibility comply with Sheriff’s Office directives and procedures.
A member shall promptly obey the legitimate orders of supervisors, and other members assigned to act in a supervisor capacity.

Procedure:

Supervisor Duties:
1. 1 Supervisory members, regardless of their unit or division assignment, shall intervene to prevent or stop another member engaged in any act that violates a law, or Sheriff’s Office rule, directive, or procedure, unless the member cannot intervene safely. If the supervisor has reason to believe the other member has violated any law or Sheriff’s Office rule, directive, or procedure, the supervisor may initiate a complaint against the other member in accordance with Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Policy 500.00 Complaint Intake and Internal Affairs Processing.
  1.2. Orders from supervisors to members of the Sheriff’s Office shall be clear, understandable, and civil in tone.
  1.3. No supervisor shall issue any order which the supervisor knows, or reasonably should know, is in violation of any law or Sheriff’s Office rule, regulation, directive, or procedure.
  1.4. When two (2) or more members in the same job classification are engaged in the same operation or performing duties in the same unit, and no supervisor is present or available and no member has been designated as supervisor, the member with the longest service in the job classification shall be in charge only when a job‐related issue that requires action arises. When such an issue arises, the senior member shall take the appropriate action needed to resolve that issue.
2. Conflicting, Improper, Unlawful Orders:
  
  2.1 For the purpose of this section, any request, order or directive whether given verbally or in writing is deemed lawful at the time it is given unless it conflicts with Subsection 2.2. and 2.3. below.
  2.2. Obedience to an unlawful or improper order, that the member knew or reasonably should have known was unlawful or improper, is not a defense for an unlawful or improper action. No member is required to obey an order which is improper or contrary to federal, state, or local laws, or Sheriff’s Office rules, directives, or procedures. However, responsibility for refusal to obey an order rests with the refusing member, who shall be required to justify their actions. A member’s failure to justify their refusal shall be considered a violation of policy and subject to corrective action.
  2.3. A member receiving an unlawful or improper order shall, at the first opportunity, attempt to clarify the unlawful or improper order. If the supervisor does not rescind or modify the unlawful or improper order, the member shall immediately consult with another person of higher rank in the chain of command and, at the first opportunity, provide them with a written report. This report shall contain the facts of the incident and the action taken.
  2.4. Upon receipt of an order from a supervisor conflicting with any previous order or instruction, the member affected shall advise the supervisor issuing the last order of this fact in writing at their earliest opportunity. The supervisor issuing the last order shall be responsible for countermanding the original order. If the conflicting order was in writing, then the countermanding order shall also be in writing.
  2.5. If so directed by a supervisor, the last order shall be obeyed first, unless the order is unlawful or improper. Orders shall be countermanded only when necessary for the proper accomplishment of Sheriff’s Office responsibilities.

History:

Originating Policy: 01/13/2022 (Comprehensive Stakeholder Review)
Next Review: 01/13/2024 (Internal Review)
Review By: Executive Office
Reviewed: 08/12/2024 (Internal Review)
- Changes in bold italics
Next Review: 08/12/2026 (Comprehensive Stakeholder Review)
Review By: Executive Office
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1715.00 Return-to-Work Training and Reorientation

Stakeholder Review: 07/13/2026-08/12/2026

Refer:

MCSO Agency Policy 330.00 Maintaining Certifications, Licensing, Training, and Integral Components of Job Duties
MCSO Agency Manual Section 1000 Absences and Leaves
MCSO Agency Policy 1705.00 Training Development and Documentation
MCSO LE Operational Procedure 10.26 Maintenance Training

Definitions:

None

Policy:

Sheriff’s Office members may require leave for a multitude of reasons, including but not limited to injury, service connected or non-service-connected disability, military, educational and personal leave, or resignation and rehire.
The Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing members with return-to-work training and/or reorientation to ensure safe, productive, and prompt reintegration. Return-to-work training shall cover any requirements missed during the member’s leave, such as firearm re-qualification, mandatory training / certification courses, legal updates, and policy / procedure updates applicable to the member. Refresher courses and assignment to a Field Training Evaluation Program or a mentor may also be utilized to reinforce skills and knowledge in a particular area (i.e., to reorient a member).
The below procedure sets a clear process for determining initial assignment upon return (i.e. assignment to the Training Unit or Exempt Manager), as well as manager and member responsibilities to allow for a predictable and supported transition back.

Procedure:

Return-to-Work Training; Human Resources Unit and Training Unit Responsibilities.
1. 1 When a member is scheduled to return after leave greater than ninety (90) days, the Human Resources Unit will alert the Training Unit.
  1.2. The Training Unit shall assess a returning member’s training needs (along with training method, i.e., in person, online, or a combination thereof) and will notify Human Resources whether the member is to report to the Training Unit or to their exempt manager upon return.
  1.3. If the member is temporarily assigned to the Training Unit, the amount and type of training required shall be approved by the Training Unit Captain or designee and shall be based on the individual member’s needs, number of changes in training doctrine or policy, amount of time away, and training maintenance requirements (DPSST, Oregon Administrative Rules, etc. to maintain essential functions of the member’s job classification). Return to work training should be based on established training standards and may not be assigned for punitive or retaliatory reasons.
  1.4. Dependent on the member’s job duties and considerations listed in 1.3., training may include firearms qualification or recertification with MCSO authorized primary sidearm, other weapon(s), conducted electrical weapon (CEW), or other equipment as required by policy; use of force training, control tactics, patrol procedures, vehicle operations, legal and/or directive updates may also be required prior to the member returning to their primary duty position.
  1.5. The member’s progress shall be monitored by the Training Unit.
2. Return-to-Work Reorientation; Exempt Manager and/or Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP) Manager Responsibilities:
  
  2.1 A member’s exempt manager and/or FTEP manager, may require reorientation upon the member’s return to their primary duty assignment.
  
  2.1.1. The manager may require the returning member to work with another non-probationary member for a reorientation period. The member’s manager will determine the length of this assignment depending on the member’s progress.
  2.1.2. If a member returning from leave is assigned to another non-probationary member for reorientation, daily narrative reports will be completed. These reports are not graded or scored, but merely to document that the member has had an opportunity to be exposed to activities relevant to their job duties.
  2.1.3. If deficiencies are identified during reorientation, the member’s manager, with consultation from the Training Unit, if necessary, will develop a training remediation plan.
  2.1.4. At completion of the reorientation, the manager shall provide written documentation that the member’s reorientation needs were reviewed and satisfied; documentation to be placed in the member’s personnel file.
  
  3. Return-to-Work Training: Member Responsibilities:
  
  3.1 All members shall complete training and/or reorientation as directed by the Training Unit, their exempt manager, and FTEP manager (FTEP manager, only if applicable).
  3.2. Members shall review and acknowledge outstanding policies and procedures in PowerDMS upon their return and complete any outstanding courses in PoliceOne.
  3.3. Any certification or license requirements that may have lapsed during the members time away must be restored.

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