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.
WE NEED YOU-- TO JOIN THE CITIZEN PATROL!
The Citizen Patrol (CP) is seeking new members. If you like the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge and if you have 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. Contact Deputy Graziano for further information: joseph.graziano@mcso.us or 503-849-1206 (M-TH).
The Citizen Patrol (CP) is seeking new members. If you like the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge and if you have 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. Contact Deputy Graziano for further information: joseph.graziano@mcso.us or 503-849-1206 (M-TH).
LATEST UPDATE: 9/17/18
The Multnomah County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) forwarded informational handouts so that citizens can sign up for an Integrated Public Alerts (IPAWS) warning system to cell phones. Despite what the attached info sheet say, it looks like they'll be doing a nationwide on 10/3/18. The following is from OEM:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will now conduct the planned nationwide test of theEmergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on October 3, 2018. The WEA portion of the test commences at 2:18 p.m. EDT, and the EAS portion follows at 2:20 p.m. EDT. The test will assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure for distribution of a national message and determine whether improvements are needed.October 3 was the previously scheduled back-up date for the test, which was originally set up for this Thursday, September 20. A backup date is always planned in case of widespread severe weather or other significant events on the primary test date. FEMA and the nation’s emergency management community are currently actively involved in various response efforts to severe weather, including Hurricane Florence.For further information on the test, go to:
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-alert-test
INFO FORMS:
2018_ipaws_national_test_fact_sheet.pdf
ipaws_test_fact_sheet_-_oem.pdf
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9/4/18
A citizen on NE Corbett Hill Road reported that naked man was knocking on his door at 3AM. The main claimed he had been beaten up and dropped off in the area. Deputies located the man nearby and found that he had rummaged through another neighbors property, where the man found a blanket and sandals. The man (not from the Corbett area) claimed that he had been beaten by known persons, however he refused to give the investigating deputy further details. The man was arrested on a warrant. The man had also failed to report to his probation officer for his ankle monitoring bracelet. In a separate incident, a woman was taken into custody after she was found walking along SE Gordon Creek Rd. at night and behaving oddly. It was likely related to a DUII crash in the area.
8/28/18
This is a week of suspicious vehicles in the Corbett area! In addition to the vehicles listed below, a resident reports that a white vehicle, possibly a Subaru wagon drove down her driveway on Louden Rd.. The vehicle was pulling an empty trailer. It departed after being seen by the homeowner.
8/27/18
A residence was burglarized at the 43000 block of E. Columbia River Hwy.. When the homeowner returned home, she saw an African-American man, associated with a gray, 1999 Lexus SUV (plate 539HPY). The man told the owner that he was looking for gas. After he departed, the homeowner realized that the house door had been kicked in and numerous items were stolen. A deputy found that the SUV was listed as stolen.
In another incident, a homeowner at the 36000 block of SE Gordon Creek Rd. reported that a suspicious man in a nice, white Corvette (plate 474JJL) drove onto the remote property. The man, a white male with grayish hair and a muscular build, apparently told the neighbor a story, yet when he was confronted by owner, the man told a different story. A deputy is still attempting to contact the vehicle's owner.
In a 3rd incident, a black Sedan (plate 347EYS), was parked in front of a house at the 32000 block of E. Columbia River Hwy. The occupant was taking photos of the house.. The homeowner reports that this car in the past, in this area. When the homeowner exited the house to contact the driver, the vehicle sped off quickly.
If you see any of these suspicious vehicles, please do not contact the occupant(s). Instead, call either 911 or the non-emergency number (503-823-3333) at your discretion.
8/14/18
Yesterday afternoon a deputy got into a short pursuit with a young man in a stolen car along I84. The suspect took the Corbett exit and proceeded uphill. He then turned onto Reed Rd. and "bailed" out of the car. Deputies converged on the area and found the suspect walking along the railroad track, along I84, about 30 minutes later. The man was arrested and taken to jail.
The Multnomah County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) forwarded informational handouts so that citizens can sign up for an Integrated Public Alerts (IPAWS) warning system to cell phones. Despite what the attached info sheet say, it looks like they'll be doing a nationwide on 10/3/18. The following is from OEM:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will now conduct the planned nationwide test of theEmergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on October 3, 2018. The WEA portion of the test commences at 2:18 p.m. EDT, and the EAS portion follows at 2:20 p.m. EDT. The test will assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure for distribution of a national message and determine whether improvements are needed.October 3 was the previously scheduled back-up date for the test, which was originally set up for this Thursday, September 20. A backup date is always planned in case of widespread severe weather or other significant events on the primary test date. FEMA and the nation’s emergency management community are currently actively involved in various response efforts to severe weather, including Hurricane Florence.For further information on the test, go to:
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-alert-test
INFO FORMS:
2018_ipaws_national_test_fact_sheet.pdf
ipaws_test_fact_sheet_-_oem.pdf
ean_wea_android_medium.jpg
wea_test_graphic_iphone_only_081018_.png
9/4/18
A citizen on NE Corbett Hill Road reported that naked man was knocking on his door at 3AM. The main claimed he had been beaten up and dropped off in the area. Deputies located the man nearby and found that he had rummaged through another neighbors property, where the man found a blanket and sandals. The man (not from the Corbett area) claimed that he had been beaten by known persons, however he refused to give the investigating deputy further details. The man was arrested on a warrant. The man had also failed to report to his probation officer for his ankle monitoring bracelet. In a separate incident, a woman was taken into custody after she was found walking along SE Gordon Creek Rd. at night and behaving oddly. It was likely related to a DUII crash in the area.
8/28/18
This is a week of suspicious vehicles in the Corbett area! In addition to the vehicles listed below, a resident reports that a white vehicle, possibly a Subaru wagon drove down her driveway on Louden Rd.. The vehicle was pulling an empty trailer. It departed after being seen by the homeowner.
8/27/18
A residence was burglarized at the 43000 block of E. Columbia River Hwy.. When the homeowner returned home, she saw an African-American man, associated with a gray, 1999 Lexus SUV (plate 539HPY). The man told the owner that he was looking for gas. After he departed, the homeowner realized that the house door had been kicked in and numerous items were stolen. A deputy found that the SUV was listed as stolen.
In another incident, a homeowner at the 36000 block of SE Gordon Creek Rd. reported that a suspicious man in a nice, white Corvette (plate 474JJL) drove onto the remote property. The man, a white male with grayish hair and a muscular build, apparently told the neighbor a story, yet when he was confronted by owner, the man told a different story. A deputy is still attempting to contact the vehicle's owner.
In a 3rd incident, a black Sedan (plate 347EYS), was parked in front of a house at the 32000 block of E. Columbia River Hwy. The occupant was taking photos of the house.. The homeowner reports that this car in the past, in this area. When the homeowner exited the house to contact the driver, the vehicle sped off quickly.
If you see any of these suspicious vehicles, please do not contact the occupant(s). Instead, call either 911 or the non-emergency number (503-823-3333) at your discretion.
8/14/18
Yesterday afternoon a deputy got into a short pursuit with a young man in a stolen car along I84. The suspect took the Corbett exit and proceeded uphill. He then turned onto Reed Rd. and "bailed" out of the car. Deputies converged on the area and found the suspect walking along the railroad track, along I84, about 30 minutes later. The man was arrested and taken to jail.
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