1/ Regarding Dept. of Homeland Security Sec. Chad Wolf's visit:
As part of a statewide law enforcement delegation to discuss recent responses to demonstrations in Portland, I was invited to meet with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf...
2/ I was under the impression this was going to be a thoughtful, honest and open discussion, but following statements made by Sec. Wolf, it became clear law enforcement in the City of Portland was becoming highly politicized, and for that reason, I declined to meet.
May 29, 2020 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
(1/5) At the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, we believe in the sanctity of life and treating everyone with dignity and respect. As public safety professionals, we must ensure that our agency values align with the communities we serve.
(2/5) We have a moral responsibility to protect people in our custody from harm. The actions that led to the death of George Floyd are indefensible. They go against our training & our code of ethics. The involved officers demonstrated a callousness that's difficult to comprehend.
Feb 7, 2018 • 4 tweets • 4 min read
Today I submitted my testimony to #ORLeg House Judiciary Committee in support of #HB4145, a bill to close a dangerous loophole & better protect victims of domestic violence, as well as law enforcement who respond to their calls for help. Full text: facebook.com/notes/mike-ree…
My team at @MultCoSO responded to 21 domestic assaults involving firearms last year. Domestic abusers are dangerous individuals & the loophole allows them to possess firearms if they're not married to their victim – even if the victim filed a restraining order. #ORLEG
Nov 6, 2017 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
There is no such thing as “too soon” to talk about gun violence - there is only “too late.” #TexasChurchMassacre#SutherlandSprings (1/5)
The shooting in #SutherlandSprings is the deadliest church shooting in modern American history. Reports: 26 killed, 20 injured (2/5)
Oct 16, 2017 • 7 tweets • 1 min read
1/7 Today we celebrate the promotion of 2 talented, hard-working law enforcement officers: Chief Deputies Nicole Morrisey & Derrick Peterson 2/7 Nicole Morrisey will be Chief Deputy to Corrections Services. Derrick Peterson Chief Deputy of Corrections Facilities.
Sep 19, 2017 • 9 tweets • 1 min read
1/- Our community is safer when all people feel confident about going to local law enforcement when they need help.
2/- We need all Mult Co residents, no matter their immigration status, to feel confident going to law enforcement w/o worry of deportation.