Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell
Sheriff
About
Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell is proud to serve as the first female sheriff, and the 41st, of Multnomah County. She started her public safety career at the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in 1996, as a corrections deputy, after graduating from the University of Portland with a degree in criminal justice. During her career, Morrisey O’Donnell served in many capacities from deputy to undersheriff, and she is one of a few active public safety professionals who holds a dual certification in police and corrections disciplines from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards.
Morrisey O’Donnell’s priorities include reducing gun violence through data-driven strategies by building bridges with communities most impacted, investing in alternative service models that provide better resources for those struggling with mental health and substance abuse disorders, increase accountability for those who impact community safety, and invest in sustainable recruiting and retention strategies to promote long-term agency growth and health of our employees. Morrisey O’Donnell is deeply dedicated to building trust through open, honest community engagement and public service.
Sheriff Morrisey O’Donnell’s post-graduate training includes the Oregon Executive Development Institute and Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Command College and holds an executive level certification from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. Outside of work, Morrisey O’Donnell enjoys running, playing golf, spending time with family, and supporting the non-profit Special Olympics of Oregon. She lives in Portland with her husband, Bob, who is a retired Multnomah County sheriff’s deputy.