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MCSO Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell Presents Inaugural National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Service Award - 01/09/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – Today, Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell presented two MCSO deputies with the agency’s inaugural National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Service Award.

 

Friday, January 9, 2026, is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

 

“This is a day to pause, reflect, and to thank our law enforcement professionals here in Multnomah County and across the country,” said Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell. “Public safety is a daily commitment, carried out with care and accountability by those who understand the weight of their authority and the immense trust placed in them.”

 

The work of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) extends far beyond its patrol function. Our deputies provide other essential services, such as civil enforcement, investigations, search and rescue, and river patrol. MCSO operates two corrections facilities.

 

At the core of what MCSO does every day is to protect our neighborhoods and to operate safe and efficient jails, Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell said.

 

In 2025, through focused patrols, thorough investigations, and proactive enforcement – MCSO Deputy Jeffrey Wass and Deputy Kyle Beam recovered nearly 60 firearms by themselves, which is truly remarkable.

 

In addition to the firearms they seized, Deputy Wass and Deputy Beam have returned an estimated $400,000 worth of stolen property. They have also seized multiple sets of body armor and more than 10 pounds of controlled substances. These outcomes reflect MCSO’s workforce that is dedicated to the safety of everyone served.  

 

In 2025, MCSO deputies responded to 219 calls for service that ended with a firearm being lodged into the MCSO property room. Of those 219 calls for service, MCSO deputies lodged 415 firearms, which is about a 6% increase from 2024. Collectively, over the past five years, MCSO deputies have seized about 2,700 firearms.

 

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell added that the impact of Deputy Wass and Deputy Beam’s work in 2025 is rooted in collaboration – whether that is with the District Attorney’s Office, other police agencies, or within MCSO itself. Both Deputy Wass and Deputy Beam are passionate about supporting other deputies when it comes to investigating firearm-related offenses, stolen property, and drug crimes.

 

“Each firearm removed from illegal possession represents potential harm avoided, a conflict interrupted, and a life possibly saved,” said Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell.

 

MCSO’s National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Service Award recognizes a member, or members, of MCSO for exemplary public safety service.

 

In December 2025, the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association also recognized Deputy Wass for his work and presented him with an award at the OSSA winter conference.

 

Both Deputy Beam and Deputy Wass are lateral hires to MCSO – meaning they came to MCSO with active police accreditation from another agency.

 

Several photos are being released from today’s ceremony.

 

Media may used these photos with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Video from today’s event and a 2025 patrol shift ride along will also be provided to media.

 

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MCSO Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell Presents Inaugural National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Service Award - 01/09/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – Today, Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell presented two MCSO deputies with the agency’s inaugural National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Service Award.

 

Friday, January 9, 2026, is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

 

“This is a day to pause, reflect, and to thank our law enforcement professionals here in Multnomah County and across the country,” said Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell. “Public safety is a daily commitment, carried out with care and accountability by those who understand the weight of their authority and the immense trust placed in them.”

 

The work of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) extends far beyond its patrol function. Our deputies provide other essential services, such as civil enforcement, investigations, search and rescue, and river patrol. MCSO operates two corrections facilities.

 

At the core of what MCSO does every day is to protect our neighborhoods and to operate safe and efficient jails, Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell said.

 

In 2025, through focused patrols, thorough investigations, and proactive enforcement – MCSO Deputy Jeffrey Wass and Deputy Kyle Beam recovered nearly 60 firearms by themselves, which is truly remarkable.

 

In addition to the firearms they seized, Deputy Wass and Deputy Beam have returned an estimated $400,000 worth of stolen property. They have also seized multiple sets of body armor and more than 10 pounds of controlled substances. These outcomes reflect MCSO’s workforce that is dedicated to the safety of everyone served.  

 

In 2025, MCSO deputies responded to 219 calls for service that ended with a firearm being lodged into the MCSO property room. Of those 219 calls for service, MCSO deputies lodged 415 firearms, which is about a 6% increase from 2024. Collectively, over the past five years, MCSO deputies have seized about 2,700 firearms.

 

Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell added that the impact of Deputy Wass and Deputy Beam’s work in 2025 is rooted in collaboration – whether that is with the District Attorney’s Office, other police agencies, or within MCSO itself. Both Deputy Wass and Deputy Beam are passionate about supporting other deputies when it comes to investigating firearm-related offenses, stolen property, and drug crimes.

 

“Each firearm removed from illegal possession represents potential harm avoided, a conflict interrupted, and a life possibly saved,” said Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell.

 

MCSO’s National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Service Award recognizes a member, or members, of MCSO for exemplary public safety service.

 

In December 2025, the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association also recognized Deputy Wass for his work and presented him with an award at the OSSA winter conference.

 

Both Deputy Beam and Deputy Wass are lateral hires to MCSO – meaning they came to MCSO with active police accreditation from another agency.

 

Several photos are being released from today’s ceremony.

 

Media may used these photos with credit to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Video from today’s event and a 2025 patrol shift ride along will also be provided to media.

 

A group of men holding plaques AI-generated content may be incorrect.

A group of people posing for a photo AI-generated content may be incorrect.

 

A picture containing text, person, person AI-generated content may be incorrect.

 

 

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