New Report Finds Some Improvement in Multnomah County Jail Conditions for Inmates with Mental Illness

A new report finds that conditions for mentally ill inmates in Multnomah County jail are improving.

The Computer System That Decides Who Stays in Jail Is Recommending the Release of People Accused of Violent Crimes

Why are Portland’s serious offenders being released from jail instead of low-level violators?

Sheriff Mike Reese Says Deputies Who Emailed ICE Agents Would Be in Violation of His New Policies

Reese says he was not aware that any deputies were sharing information with federal immigration agents until the emails were released to the public.

Investigation Reports Show Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Had Longstanding Policy of “Quiet Cooperation” with Immigration Officials

Wenzel, a 21-year MCSO veteran, told MCSO investigators that he had never received any training on how to interact with ICE agents during his 852 hours of training. In fact, Wenzel says he thought that the cooperation was “mandated” by the agency’s policies.

How Progressive Are Multnomah County’s Top Criminal Justice Officials, Really?

In the past week, WW presented both Sheriff Mike Reese and District Attorney Rod Underhill with some of the toughest questions surrounding their offices.

Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese Is Running To Stay On As Sheriff

Reese says he’s committed to reducing gun violence and addressing drug addiction, mental illness, and homelessness.

Report: More Sheriff's Deputies Cooperated With ICE

A Multnomah County Sheriff’s Deputy Allegedly Aided Federal Agents in Courthouse Immigration Sting