MCSO Leads Multi-Agency Initiative To Increase Public Safety Along TriMet Transit Corridors - 02/19/26
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – As part of ongoing efforts to increase public safety in North Portland and along transit corridors, TriMet’s Transit Police Division, led by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, coordinated a high-visibility enforcement mission.
High-visibility enforcement, whether through uniformed presence, foot and bicycle patrols, or a strong presence at major events – deters potential crime and increases safety for neighbors as well as TriMet riders and staff.
The effort resulted in the arrest of 16 people along the northern boundaries of the MAX Yellow Line.
The five-hour mission, held on February 12, 2026, targeted livability issues and criminal activity to promote a safer environment.
This mission was part of the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) enhanced public safety initiative. It utilized a coordinated approach involving Transit Police, Portland Police Bureau’s North Precinct Neighborhood Response Team, MCSO Corrections Transport Unit and MCSO’s Airborne Law Enforcement Support Team (ALEST).
MCSO and Transit Police take a problem-oriented policing strategy focused on identifying and analyzing specific community issues or patterns of disorder that may extend onto the transit system to develop targeted, proactive, long-term solutions.
Of the 16 arrests generated during the operation, the investigations addressed a range of serious offenses, including firearm crimes, drug possession and distribution, felony eluding, the recovery of stolen vehicles, and outstanding warrant services. Investigators also recovered hundreds of dollars in counterfeit money. A photograph of the counterfeit money is being released.
Transit Police continue to conduct regular enforcement along transit corridors to help maintain a safe environment on the transit system.
About Transit Police:
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) leads the multi-agency TriMet Transit Police Division. Transit Police officers and deputies help to ensure a safe transit system by riding trains and buses and visiting platforms and stations. They respond to calls for service and investigate crimes that occur on TriMet property in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties.
Current agencies comprising Transit Police include MCSO, the Portland Police Bureau, Port of Portland Police Department, Beaverton Police Department, Hillsboro Police Department, Lake Oswego Police Department, and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.
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