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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Releases 2025 TriMet Transit Police Annual Report - 06/16/26

View this news release online.

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY— Today, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the 2025 Annual Report for TriMet’s Transit Police. 

 

The report highlights the collaborative work of local law enforcement agencies, TriMet staff, and community partners.

 

TriMet’s Transit Police, led by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, provides dedicated law enforcement services across the transit system, including buses, MAX Light Rail, WES Commuter Rail, transit centers, and surrounding neighborhoods. 

 

Throughout 2025, Transit Police focused on reducing crime, increasing visible patrols, responding to community concerns, and supporting TriMet’s broader efforts to improve both actual and perceived safety.

 

Rather than treating all public safety issues identically, TriMet’s Transit Police utilizes the stratified policing model to categorize incidents by their frequency and complexity. Daily issues are handled by front line patrols, while complex, chronic patterns are elevated to command staff and specialized units to address collaboratively with regional partners.

 

TriMet’s Transit Police is composed of personnel from five regional law enforcement agencies. As the command agency, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office provides a captain as police chief and two lieutenants who are supported by six sergeants and 33 sheriff’s deputies and police officers.

 

With Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell's support and increased staffing in 2025, Transit Police expanded to seven-day-a-week coverage during peak afternoon periods.

 

Throughout 2025, the command team for Transit Police engaged in extensive planning with Clackamas County partners, including the Oregon City, Canby, and Lake Oswego Police departments. These agencies are exploring participation in our regional transit law enforcement model. These collaborative efforts will continue through 2026 as we expand our staffing footprint and serve the growing needs of our communities.

 

The annual report outlines a 38.5% increase in patrol hours, resulting in:

 

  • 13,121 dedicated hours spent directly on trains, buses, and platforms
  • A 26.2% increase in self-initiated actions, culminating in 6,147 proactive contacts conducted
  • The successful execution of 32 large-scale public safety missions on and near the transit system that integrated patrol assets and detective resources to yield 309 arrests

 

“TriMet plays a critical role in connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and opportunities,” said Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell. “Transit Police is focused on building trust, enhancing public safety, and ensuring riders and employees feel supported.”

 

“Expanding our team – both with sworn officers who provide a visible, reassuring presence and professional staff who support operations – remains essential to securing our transit system,” said Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Captain Matt Jordan, who serves as the Chief of Police for Transit Police. “As our communities evolve, this growth helps to ensure we can maintain proactive patrol coverage across the entire TriMet system.”

 

“TriMet appreciates the leadership of Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell and Chief Jordan as well as the partnerships with the other law enforcement agencies involved in Transit Police,” said TriMet Chief Safety & Security Officer Andrew Wilson. “They understand a safe and secure transit system is vital to the success and livability of the wider community, and, together, we are making a difference both on board TriMet and off.”  

 

The 2025 Transit Police Annual Report is available online. 

 

About Transit Police Division

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, and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. 

 

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Releases 2025 TriMet Transit Police Annual Report - 06/16/26

View this news release online.

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY— Today, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the 2025 Annual Report for TriMet’s Transit Police. 

 

The report highlights the collaborative work of local law enforcement agencies, TriMet staff, and community partners.

 

TriMet’s Transit Police, led by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, provides dedicated law enforcement services across the transit system, including buses, MAX Light Rail, WES Commuter Rail, transit centers, and surrounding neighborhoods. 

 

Throughout 2025, Transit Police focused on reducing crime, increasing visible patrols, responding to community concerns, and supporting TriMet’s broader efforts to improve both actual and perceived safety.

 

Rather than treating all public safety issues identically, TriMet’s Transit Police utilizes the stratified policing model to categorize incidents by their frequency and complexity. Daily issues are handled by front line patrols, while complex, chronic patterns are elevated to command staff and specialized units to address collaboratively with regional partners.

 

TriMet’s Transit Police is composed of personnel from five regional law enforcement agencies. As the command agency, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office provides a captain as police chief and two lieutenants who are supported by six sergeants and 33 sheriff’s deputies and police officers.

 

With Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell's support and increased staffing in 2025, Transit Police expanded to seven-day-a-week coverage during peak afternoon periods.

 

Throughout 2025, the command team for Transit Police engaged in extensive planning with Clackamas County partners, including the Oregon City, Canby, and Lake Oswego Police departments. These agencies are exploring participation in our regional transit law enforcement model. These collaborative efforts will continue through 2026 as we expand our staffing footprint and serve the growing needs of our communities.

 

The annual report outlines a 38.5% increase in patrol hours, resulting in:

 

  • 13,121 dedicated hours spent directly on trains, buses, and platforms
  • A 26.2% increase in self-initiated actions, culminating in 6,147 proactive contacts conducted
  • The successful execution of 32 large-scale public safety missions on and near the transit system that integrated patrol assets and detective resources to yield 309 arrests

 

“TriMet plays a critical role in connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and opportunities,” said Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell. “Transit Police is focused on building trust, enhancing public safety, and ensuring riders and employees feel supported.”

 

“Expanding our team – both with sworn officers who provide a visible, reassuring presence and professional staff who support operations – remains essential to securing our transit system,” said Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Captain Matt Jordan, who serves as the Chief of Police for Transit Police. “As our communities evolve, this growth helps to ensure we can maintain proactive patrol coverage across the entire TriMet system.”

 

“TriMet appreciates the leadership of Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell and Chief Jordan as well as the partnerships with the other law enforcement agencies involved in Transit Police,” said TriMet Chief Safety & Security Officer Andrew Wilson. “They understand a safe and secure transit system is vital to the success and livability of the wider community, and, together, we are making a difference both on board TriMet and off.”  

 

The 2025 Transit Police Annual Report is available online. 

 

About Transit Police Division

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, and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. 

 

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