In the daily grind that makes up public service in Multnomah County, it's not spectacle or high drama that define the role of the local sheriff's deputies, but rather the simple, essential acts of service. According to a recent social media post from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, the deputies, from diverse backgrounds, converge on a shared mission: "This job – being a deputy sheriff in Multnomah County -- is about helping people."
The careers of the deputies are as varied as their origins. Some, like Deputy Yates, carry on a family tradition that spans generations. Others, such as Deputy Forsberg, bring disciplines and perspectives from their military service. These varying experiences commingle on the county's streets where new recruits and seasoned veterans alike "get the opportunity to help people in need." The Sheriff's Office post highlighted an instance when the two aforementioned deputies aided a community member in Fairview with a change of flat tire.
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office's acknowledgment of their deputies showcases a day-to-day commitment that belies the controversy and debates often surrounding law enforcement. "Every time our deputies step out of their patrol car, they are fulfilling the promise they made the day they were sworn in," the post reads. Deputies Yates and Forsberg were recognized for their “exemplary public service.”
