2025 WCSO Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 2
WCSO AT A GLANCE
Serving Washington County — Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has
served the Washington County community since 1843 —
before Oregon officially became a state. From its earliest
days as a frontier post to today’s modern public safety
agency, WCSO has evolved alongside the county we serve,
adapting to growth, change, and increasingly complex
public safety needs.
WCSO also operates the county’s only jail — a 572-bed
facility that processes thousands of bookings each year
and safely houses individuals in court-ordered custody.
In 2025, the jail processed 15,995 bookings. The jail is a
critical component of the public safety system, providing
accountability, safety, and access to due process while
supporting rehabilitation and reentry efforts.
Today, WCSO provides countywide law enforcement and
public safety services to more than 240,000 community
members living in unincorporated Washington County,
while supporting public safety infrastructure relied on
by the county’s 614,000+ residents overall. No matter
where someone lives in Washington County — or
how they come into contact with the Sheriff’s Office
— our responsibility is the same: to respond with
professionalism, fairness, and care.
While the jail plays an important role in accountability,
it also provides opportunities for personal growth and
preparation for reentry. In 2025, 776 adults in custody
participated in educational or life-skills programs, and
completed more than 8,000 hours of education, including
GED preparation and other supportive services.
As part of our statutory duties, the Sheriff’s Office:
" Arrests individuals who commit crimes
" Operates the only Washington County Jail
" Provides security for State and Justice Courts
" Executes warrants and civil process
" Conducts search and rescue operations
" Enforces laws on waterways
Across all of these responsibilities, WCSO places a strong
emphasis on training, leadership, and modern tools to
support safe, effective service. Deputies and professional
staff receive advanced training in crisis intervention,
de-escalation, and emerging public safety challenges,
helping ensure responses are appropriate, lawful, and
compassionate.
While the tools and challenges of public safety continue
to change, WCSO’s commitment remains constant:
serving Washington County with integrity, respect, and
accountability — today and into the future.
" Processes concealed handgun licenses
These responsibilities form the backbone of public safety
in Washington County and are essential to keeping our
community safe and livable. In 2025, WCSO deputies
responded to more than 97,000 calls for service and
the Washington County Jail processed nearly 16,000
bookings.
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A significant portion of WCSO’s patrol services is provided
through the Enhanced Sheriff’s Patrol District (ESPD),
which delivers law enforcement services to community
members in urban unincorporated areas of the county.
Established by the Board of County Commissioners
and approved by voters in 1987, ESPD has received
continuous voter support for nearly 40 years. Through
ESPD, deputies provide 9-1-1 emergency response,
follow-up investigations, crisis intervention, and proactive
engagement focused on neighborhood safety and
livability. Deputies serving the ESPD responded to over
57,000 calls for service in 2025 alone.
Public Safety Levy ................................... 2
Welcome from the Sheriff .................... 1
Body-Worn Cameras .............................. 4
Strategic Priorities .................................. 6
Countywide Services ............................. 9
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
