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The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office River Patrol Unit is preparing to support the United States Coast Guard enforcing a security zone on the Willamette River during Fleet Week 2026.
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 & News 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 about the standard operating procedure here.
News Releases
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office presented its 2025 City of Troutdale Annual Report, demonstrating public safety improvements, enhanced response efficiencies, and greater community engagement.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning road rage shooting and requesting help to identify the shooter.
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The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and East County Vehicular Crimes Team are investigating a deadly, two-vehicle crash involving a commercial semi-truck and a passenger sedan that occurred in Troutdale.
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Our Stories
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Kaiser has spent more than three decades helping people. It’s what he dreamed of as a child.
“I’ve wanted to be a cop since I was five, when my uncle got pulled over on his motorcycle. I was riding with him, and I didn’t have a helmet on,” Deputy Kaiser said. “I remember my uncle being upset about the ticket and I thought, ‘How cool is that police officer!’”
That early impression stuck with him despite challenges he faced. Raised by a single mother, Deputy Kaiser experienced many hardships — circumstances that could have…
Out of roughly 6,000 law enforcement officers statewide, fewer than 200 hold Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) certification.
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Patrol Sergeant Chad Stevens holds an even rarer distinction as one of only a few DRE instructors in Oregon.
DREs help identify impairment from substances such as inhalants and hallucinogens supporting safer roads and stronger Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) investigations. Their work is vital, as impaired drivers are a leading cause of death for law enforcement officers.
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.