Welcome to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Citizen Patrol volunteer program website. We are based out of Corbett, Oregon (just east of Portland), in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Our band of volunteers are trained citizen-volunteers that act as extra "eyes and ears" for our deputies. The volunteers patrol with a partner to help reduce crime; particularly vehicle break-ins at places like Multnomah Falls. They patrol the Corbett Schools to keep our kids safe. They also assist at numerous community events and are trained to assist police and fire personnel in the event of a disaster or other large-scale emergency. Members have all been vetted via an application process and background check. Monthly trainings insure that our volunteers are professional and proficient. If you're interested in joining, please contact Deputy Graziano (see contact info on the "About" page) and you can do a ride-along or a training session with the members.
This website is updated approximately 2-3 times per month or as needed.
This website is updated approximately 2-3 times per month or as needed.
LATEST UPDATE: 6/14/18
Anyone interested in learning more about the Citizen Patrol volunteer program is invited to attend our next training on Thursday 7/5, 9-11AM, in the north side parking lot of the Corbett Community Church (NE Mershon and E. Columbia River Hwy.). Non-members may participate in various realistic emergency response scenarios.
5/29/18
Someone attempted to break into the Bridal Veil Post office this morning by cutting through the heavy duty metal security door and a lock. Nothing appeared to have been stolen and the suspect(s) did not enter into the building.
5/16/18
Teenagers from the 5th Annual Youth Academy received their course completion certificates yesterday evening at the Wood Village City Hall. Click HERE to watch a short YouTube video about the Academy. We host the Academy each Spring for teenagers, 14-17 years old.
5/15/18
Last Thursday morning (5/10/18), a house was burglarized on SE Pounder Rd.. The suspect(s) shattered the rear slider door glass and entered the house. It was obvious that the house was searched and various items were stolen. This morning, 5/15/18, a resident on Mannthey Rd. saw a smaller, dark car around 5:30 AM. When the car was noticed, the unknown driver sped away quickly. It's unknown if these two incidents are related.
Also, yesterday deputies cornered a suspect in a Burger King parking lot at SE 100th and Stark St.. The suspect was wanted for apparently attempting to shoot a Gresham Police Officer with a shotgun. During the interaction, a deputy's vehicle was rammed and the suspect was shot. The suspect is currently in the hospital and the involved deputies are on leave pending the investigation.
Anyone interested in learning more about the Citizen Patrol volunteer program is invited to attend our next training on Thursday 7/5, 9-11AM, in the north side parking lot of the Corbett Community Church (NE Mershon and E. Columbia River Hwy.). Non-members may participate in various realistic emergency response scenarios.
5/29/18
Someone attempted to break into the Bridal Veil Post office this morning by cutting through the heavy duty metal security door and a lock. Nothing appeared to have been stolen and the suspect(s) did not enter into the building.
5/16/18
Teenagers from the 5th Annual Youth Academy received their course completion certificates yesterday evening at the Wood Village City Hall. Click HERE to watch a short YouTube video about the Academy. We host the Academy each Spring for teenagers, 14-17 years old.
5/15/18
Last Thursday morning (5/10/18), a house was burglarized on SE Pounder Rd.. The suspect(s) shattered the rear slider door glass and entered the house. It was obvious that the house was searched and various items were stolen. This morning, 5/15/18, a resident on Mannthey Rd. saw a smaller, dark car around 5:30 AM. When the car was noticed, the unknown driver sped away quickly. It's unknown if these two incidents are related.
Also, yesterday deputies cornered a suspect in a Burger King parking lot at SE 100th and Stark St.. The suspect was wanted for apparently attempting to shoot a Gresham Police Officer with a shotgun. During the interaction, a deputy's vehicle was rammed and the suspect was shot. The suspect is currently in the hospital and the involved deputies are on leave pending the investigation.
WE NEED YOU-- TO JOIN THE CITIZEN PATROL!
The Citizen Patrol (CP) is seeking new members. If you like to the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge and the desire to keep the community safe, the CP might be the right fit for you! CP members are diverse in how they'd like to serve their community. Some have an interest in neighborhood watch-style patrols or assisting during community events. Others wish to focus on disaster preparedness and community resilience. Whatever your desire, the CP can find a spot for you. Free monthly trainings are offered each month on topics such as: 1st Aid, Disaster Response, Leadership, Traffic Crash Scene Management, Active Threats, Confrontational Simulation and more. If you're interested, you're welcome to attend a monthly training session.
The Citizen Patrol (CP) is seeking new members. If you like to the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge and the desire to keep the community safe, the CP might be the right fit for you! CP members are diverse in how they'd like to serve their community. Some have an interest in neighborhood watch-style patrols or assisting during community events. Others wish to focus on disaster preparedness and community resilience. Whatever your desire, the CP can find a spot for you. Free monthly trainings are offered each month on topics such as: 1st Aid, Disaster Response, Leadership, Traffic Crash Scene Management, Active Threats, Confrontational Simulation and more. If you're interested, you're welcome to attend a monthly training session.
From 10/12/17
Click HERE for a slideshow that discusses the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire damage and its hazard impact to our area.
For updates about the Eagle Creek fire with road and trail closure updates, please click HERE
Click HERE for a slideshow that discusses the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire damage and its hazard impact to our area.
For updates about the Eagle Creek fire with road and trail closure updates, please click HERE