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Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese is excited to announce the appointment of a new Undersheriff, Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell. Morrisey O’Donnell is the first female Undersheriff in the history of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.
Morrisey O’Donnell started at the sheriff’s office in 1996 and has served various roles in corrections, law enforcement and senior leadership. Most recently, Morrisey O’Donnell served as Chief Deputy of the Law Enforcement Division, where she oversaw public safety operations in unincorporated Multnomah County and the sheriff’s office’s contract cities of Fairview, Maywood Park, Troutdale and Wood Village.
Morrisey O’Donnell is uniquely qualified to serve in this position as she is certified as both a corrections and law enforcement professional, which gives her a valuable global perspective on public safety. Over her 25 years with the agency, she has served in virtually every role as a deputy, lieutenant, captain and chief deputy with assignments in corrections facilities, court services, training and patrol.
“Undersheriff Morrisey O’Donnell is deeply dedicated to building community trust through transparent public safety engagement and honest, direct community service,” Sheriff Mike Reese said. “She is a proven public safety professional, and I respect her strong, capable leadership.”
As Undersheriff, Morrisey O’Donnell will be second-in-command and have direct roles in the planning, organizing, directing and managing the activities and operations of the Sheriff's Office.
“This is a critically important moment for public safety, to listen, learn and connect with the communities we serve,” Morrisey O’Donnell said. “I am excited for this new opportunity, to create a sheriff’s office that offers the finest public safety services, supports the wellbeing of its employees and ensures all members of our community are safe.”
Morrisey O’Donnell holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Portland. Her post-graduate training includes the Oregon Executive Development Institute, Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Command College and Sheriff’s Institute, and executive level certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
She will be promoted to the role on Monday, August 2.