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MCSO eNewsletter
Your 24/7 Human Services
and Public Safety Agency
JUNE/JULY 2010 |
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Letter from the Sheriff
As you all know, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office has been leading an expanded search for Kyron Horman, a 7 year old student of Skyline Elementary School who disappeared from the school on Friday, June 4. The search expanded from local search and rescue effort to a statewide response involving 18 Oregon Counties and teams from Washington and California. Law enforcement and support assets from Oregon's sheriffs, local municipalities, state police and the FBI have been involved in an ongoing investigation concurrent to the search and rescue operation. We are in day 20 of this search and rescue operation, and to date Kyron has not been located and continues to be considered missing and in danger. We continue our search efforts in hopes of returning Kyron safely to his family.
This search has been
particularly taxing on many members of our agency. Not only those committed to the operational command post,
investigation, support functions,and media and
family liaisons, but also to our members devoted
to ensuring core service functions.
Despite the ever increasing depletion of resources being committed to this
ongoing search operation, MCSO staff continue to perform their duties, as
always, in an exemplary manner.
I want to thank each of you for your dedication and commitment to continuing to provide Sheriff's Office core functions to our
community during this strenuous time - your service to this agency, this
community, and our patrol districts, jails, courts, libraries, and rivers is
vital to public safety in Multnomah County and has not gone unnoticed.
Once again, to all of our members, thank you.
For updates regarding this investigation, please click HERE
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AJA Conference Comes to Portland
May 23rd through the
27th, the Sheriff's Office hosted the American Jail Association's 29th Annual
Training Conference and Jail Expo. More than 1000 jail professionals
and students, from 215 individual jurisdictions, 44 states, the District of
Columbia, and the countries of Bermuda and Singapore, attended the
conference.
The American Jail Association, formed in 1981, has hosted an annual training
conference each year since its inception. AJA's annual conference creates an opportunity for
jail professionals to learn from the successes
and challenges
of their colleagues, build upon their
innovations, remain current in the profession,
and support one another in the face of fiscal challenges and crises.
Captain Bobbi Luna being sworn in by
Major Robert Lucas 2009 AJA President
The Portland Oregon
Visitors Association and the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office partnered to
make a bid for Portland as a conference location seven years ago. Captain Bobbi Luna was a member of AJA's Board of Directors when Portland was chosen
as a conference location.This year, seven years later, Captain Luna became the first president of the AJA Board
of Directors to be sworn in as president
in her home town. Captain Luna will serve as AJA's president through May of 2011, when she
will swear in the new board
president at AJA's
conference in Cincinnati, Ohio.
During her tenure, Captain Luna will represent the AJA
at local and national events, and will be working on advocacy efforts, including legislation and
rule making at the national level, on behalf of America's jails that would:
- Create
a National Criminal Justice Commission that includes a professional Jail
Manager
- Allow
cell phone blocking technology in
correctional and detention facilities
- Oppose
rules that could unravel our inmate phone services, and
- Provides for continued funding for
inmates who are eligible for Medicaid and Veterans benefits while being
held pretrial.
In addition, Captain Luna's committees will begin
work on curriculum for a National Jail Leadership Executive Academy, develop a template for measuring and reporting on jail operations, deliver a
series of online training seminars, and
build new collaborative partnerships to support the nation's jails.
The Sheriff's Office would like to thank all of the men and women of this
office who volunteered their time to support the AJA conference activities.
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Award Ceremony 2010
The auditorium was standing room
only for this year's MCSO Award Ceremony held on June 2, 2010.
Sheriff Staton with Deputy Dawn Hathaway
who was awarded the Purple Heart
photo by Red Feller
"We will be paying tribute to 40 members of the
sheriff's office and 5 members of the community whose contributions to making
this community safe rose to such a level of
excellence that the most appropriate expression of our gratitude is through the
public acknowledgment of their contributions. Some of these
acknowledgments are of great personal courage; some are for perseverance
through difficult times; and, some are through the tireless dedication of public
service.
A famous line by William Shakespeare in the play Twelfth
Night says, 'Some are born great, others achieve greatness,
and some have greatness thrust upon them.' During
the next few hours you are going to hear the stories of some very special
people who made some very special contributions to the community and to the
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office. Whether 'born,' 'achieved,' or 'thrust upon them,' I believe you will agree that the level of
greatness recognized today is in the highest tradition of the Multnomah County
Sheriff's Office."
Among
the award recipients were Judge Tom Kohl who contributed his personal
experiences for our educational program called From
Drugs to Mugs, and two inmates, James
Robert Parker and Michael Wayne Smith, who were recognized
for saving the life of a Work Crew deputy. The Award
of Valor was also presented to David
Patchett. Since 1968,
the award has been presented thirty-eight times since 1968.
Deputy
Preston
Dutson with James Robert Parker and Michael Wayne Smith
For
a complete list of award recipients, please click HERE
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Have you taken the OATH yet? Do it HERE.
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Metal Theft is on the Rise
 Metal theft is a growing problem across the nation and in our own community. It costs Oregon businesses and citizens millions of dollars in replacement costs, damage repair and loss of use each year.
For every dollar lost from metal theft, the thief is likely to earn only pennies per dollar from metal recycling facilities. Law enforcement officers in the Portland area respond to calls of metal theft on a daily basis. The thefts range from stolen car parts or air conditioning units to cables torn from cranes.
Because of this problem, lawmakers have enacted some requirements that will affect scrap metal businesses and citizens alike.
To learn more about this issue and read the enacted laws, please click HERE
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Corrections Counselor's Dragon Boat Crew Races to Third Place
 Zen Dragons Team.
Tim Barnes in the back right with the hat
With varying schedules and all team members being first year paddlers, Corrections Counselor Tim Barnes says "to have competed to this level of achievement was exceptional!" Several team members enjoyed their experience so much, they intend to join other teams in future years. Barnes would like to thank his two experienced coaches, Fran Palk and Lennie Kesterson and their tiller Patrick Riggs for coaching them so well.
Barnes is also talking about forming a team of Sheriff's Office employees for next year's races! Stay tuned.
Congratulations Tim!
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Another Mode of Transportation to Keep Multnomah County Safe
 Deputies Graziano and Frauendiener on ATV patrol
The MCSO ATV Unit has gotten its start thanks to the Department of Homeland Security
Bonneville Buffer Zone Protection Program grant. We were granted 3
four-wheeled quads and 1 eight-wheeled amphibious Argo. The ATV Unit's primary mission will be to
provide intermittent policing at the Army Corps of Engineers Bonneville Dam
Project. The Project encompasses 1320 acres (190 submerged) of which only
177 are developed and 69 are wooded.
The ATV Unit's secondary mission is for Search and Rescue and
Community Policing.
MCSO is
committed to building community partnerships, increasing police presence,
contributing to community education, and fostering a safer community through
the use of alternative patrol methods to reduce crime and the fear of crime,
increase the livability in Multnomah County and improve public-police
communication. A structured, comprehensive ATV Training Program is essential
for ensuring that standards are
taught and maintained in order to be professional and safe. ATVs as an
alternative patrol method allow for greater community contact and interaction, strengthening the police - community partnership.
Street-level law enforcement is the foundation of community livability that a
well-trained ATV Patrol Officer is able to provide.
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Carrying the Torch for Special Olympics
On
June 26th MCSO enforcement deputies joined other local agencies in an 8.8 mile
run with the special Olympic torch from Floyd Light Middle School to Mt Hood
Community College. During the opening ceremonies, the runners proudly escorted the Flame of Hope into the stadium to
light the cauldron. Participants included:
Deputies Tim Wonacott, Kent Krumpschmidt, Jay Pentheny, and Mark Inman joined
the Law Enforcement runners while Sergeant Diana
Olsen and Deputy Johnny Ahn assisted with food. Sergeant Brent Ritchie and Deputy
Eric Gustafson participated in the motor escort and Chief Deputy Tim Moore drove the van.
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Comfort: One "Buddy Bear" at a Time
 MCSO's Kimberly Walker-Norton with OPA Pro Bono Chair, Kelley Chaney
There are times when police officers, detectives, and
Records Division personnel come in contact with children who have been involved
in traumatic incidents. Frequently, by providing these children
with something they can hold and cuddle, staff can help promote a feeling of
safety and/or encourage dialogue. Oregon
Paralegal Association Pro Bono is working towards reestablishing
the Buddy Bear Program with the Multnomah
County Sheriff's Office.
On Friday, June 18th, 2010, at the Standard
Insurance Center Auditorium, MCSO accepted a
huge collection of new bears for our law
enforcement division to hand out for moments of comfort.
The Buddy Bear Program is a wonderful way
to reach out to children within the community. The program thrives on the
generosity of businesses, professional groups,
and individual citizens. This group helps replenish the collection of new bears
to be given to children in need of reassurance during difficult times.
Thank you so much to the Oregon Paralegal Association
Pro Bono group for your generous and thoughtful donations. These bears are
always an appreciated and much needed contribution
for MCSO.
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Sign Up For 2010 Citizen Academy Now!
Academy
Schedule:
Wednesdays,
7pm - 9pm, Wood Village City Hall
The FREE academy begins September 8th, 2010
and graduation is November 17th, 2010.
Applications
available online here or at the Wood Village City Hall
during regular business hours.
For more information Click HERE
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Anyone Can Help Save a Life
The importance of being ready for a life-threatening emergency hit hard on
April 30, 2010 for Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Deputy Preston
Dutson. While on a work crew assignment supervising two Multnomah County
jail inmates, Deputy Dutson pulled over to help a driver stranded by the side
of the road. Deputy Dutson started experiencing medical complications,
stumbled, and eventually collapsed.
James
Parker, one of the inmates on the work crew,
used the skills he learned in a CPR class to help save the life of Deputy
Dutson. Another inmate, Michael Smith, took instructions from 911 during
the incident.
Life
thre
 atening emergencies are more common than you might think. According
to a recent Red Cross survey, 28% of people have witnessed someone choking and
27% have been in a situation where someone may have needed CPR.
According to the American Heart Association, effective
bystander CPR, provided immediately after cardiac arrest, can double a victim's
chance of survival. CPR helps maintain vital blood flow to the heart and
brain and increases the amount of time that an electric shock from a
defibrillator can be effective. Nearly 75% of cardiac arrests happen at
home.
CPR/First Aid Certification is required for law enforcement,
corrections, and facility security officer staff at the Sheriff's Office. We
train employees every other year for a two year certification period. Your local chapter of the Red Cross can help
you get trained in CPR/AED and First Aid.
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Bob Skipper and Ed Stelle, honored as Distinguished Citizens
Annually, the
Thunderbird District, Boy Scouts of America presents its "Distinguished
Citizens Award" to a worthy individual(s) whose leadership in business,
industry, government, education, and other community endeavors has contributed
significantly to the growth and vitality of their community. We're pleased to announce that this year Bob Skipper
and Ed Stelle will be honored at the annual award
dinner.
On September 16th, 2010 a Distinguished Citizens Dinner will be held in honor
of Bob Skipper and Ed Stelle at the Persimmon Country Club.
If you are interested in attending this event, please click HERE
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Warrant Strike Team Updates
Performance Measures for May 2010
Warrant Service Attempts 131
Warrant Arrests
Non-Multnomah County Warrant Arrests 6
Warrants Served 19
Warrant Attempts and Arrests 150
Additional Information:
Twitter with us
Strike
Team members arrested Jerry and Sheryl Knight several months ago and they were
recently sentenced in a Multnomah County Courtroom.Article link
Strike
Team members arrested Richard Westfall in North Portland for charges of sex abuse I. This case has been
featured on several news channels as there may be more victims out there. This
was a no bail warrant and Westfall is currently housed at MCDC.Article link
Strike
Team members arrested Trinidad Romos-Vasquez in SE Portland for charges of sex abuse I x3. Bail was set at
$1,250,000 and he is currently housed at MCIJ.
Strike
Team members arrested Theron Cluster in NE Portland for charges of sex abuse I. Bail was set at $762,500
and he is currently housed at MCIJ.
Strike
Team members arrested Douglas Lairson in NE Portland for charges of sexual exploitation of a child (warrant
was out of Washington State). This was a referral from Kitsop County and we
were able to arrest Lairson hours after
receiving the information. Bail was set
at $250,000 and he has been extradited to Kitsop County, WA.
Strike
Team members arrested Luis Lopez-Morales in SE Portland for charges of sodomy I. Bail was set at $500,000 and
he is currently housed at MCDC.
Strike
Team members arrested Vlaid Lafave in SE Portland for charges of sodomy I. Bail was set at $5,040,000 and he is currently housed
at MCIJ.
Strike
Team members arrested Jasmine Adams in NE Portland for a United States Army Desertion warrant. This was a no bail warrant
and she is currently housed at MCIJ waiting to be extradited by the US Army. |
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The MCSO 2010 Services Report is Out.
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