County Sheriffs
 Sheriff Daniel W. Staton Multnomah County Sheriff Daniel W. Staton was born in California and moved to Oregon shortly thereafter. He attended Portland’s Rose City Park Elementary School, and graduated from Madison High School in 1977. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1978. Upon completing his Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, he was stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Wash. He was honorably discharged in 1982. In 1989, Sheriff Staton was hired by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. During his 20 years of service with MCSO he has served in leadership roles as a lieutenant with the Training Unit for law enforcement, corrections and civilian staff; and managed the countywide exclusion process per Executive Order 122. In this role, he also coordinated certification and training with DPSST, procured offensive and defensive tools for the agency, and established specialized training for staff in critical assignments. Sheriff Staton was named the Assistant Sheriff in September 2009 and sworn in as interim Sheriff Nov. 5, 2009 and elected to a four year term in 2010. |
 Sheriff Pat Garrett Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett became the 32nd sheriff of Washington County on November 30, 2011. His career with Washington County began 24 years earlier, when he was hired as a Patrol Recruit Deputy in 1988. He has risen through every rank in the Patrol Division, served on the Tactical Negotiations Team (SWAT), and as interim Jail Commander. He most recently held the rank of Undersheriff, which is second in command of the office. Washington County citizens enjoy a low crime rate, efficient use of jail space, and good stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Sheriff Garrett will continue to hold the office directly accountable to citizens. To learn more about Sheriff Garrett’s priorities for the office, please visit www.co.washington.or.us/sheriff. |
 Sheriff Craig Roberts Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts has served the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office for more than 22 years, including 16 years as a detective. Roberts, 46, has a wide background in dealing with family issues. He founded the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Child Abuse Team and the multi-agency Domestic Violence Enhanced Response Team, which he directed prior to his election. Sheriff Roberts also has worked in the Clackamas County Jail, and as part of the SWAT team and on the narcotics unit. Craig believes that our way out of the crime business is through our kids. “In order to make a long-term change, we have to do a better job protecting our kids,” he says. “That is the long term future of Clackamas County.” |
 Sheriff Jeff Dickerson Columbia County Sheriff Jeff Dickerson has served Oregonians since his criminal justice career began in 1988, serving with the Oregon State Police until he was elected in 2008 as Columbia County’s 32nd sheriff. Elected to a second term in 2012, Sheriff Dickerson’s time in office has been devoted to improving the professionalism, effectiveness and efficiency of service to those who live, work and/or recreate in our county. Sheriff Dickerson has also been appointed by the Governor to serve on the State Interoperability Executive Council, working to improve emergency radio communications for first responders in our region. He is a graduate of the Oregon Executive Development Institute and the Oregon Sheriff’s Institute. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Oregon and a master’s degree in criminal justice/public administration from Liberty University. To find out more about our strategic priorities and our commitment to serve citizens and uphold the rights of all, please visit http://www.co.columbia.or.us/sheriff, and check out our facebook presence at: https://www.facebook.com/columbiacountysheriff. |
 Sheriff John Gautney Crook County Sheriff Hensley graduated from Crook County High School in 1973 and has lived in Crook County for 41 years. He raised three children in Crook County and is very proud of his long time commitment to residing in and serving the citizens of Crook County. Sheriff Hensley started his law enforcement career as a reserve officer with the Prineville Police Department in 1981 and was hired as a full time police officer with the City of Prineville in 1983. In 1986 he went to work for the Crook County Sheriff’s Office and worked in Patrol/Criminal, Narcotics Detective assigned to the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team (CODE), Patrol Sergeant, Undersheriff, Parole and Probation and was elected Sheriff in November 2010 and was sworn in as Sheriff on January 3rd, 2011. Sheriff Hensley is an active member of the community, participating in the Crooked River Round Up Board, For The Children, Community Coalition and many other community functions and activities. |
 Sheriff Jim Adkins Jefferson County Sheriff Jim Adkins was appointed May 26, 2010. He was elected to the Office of Sheriff November, 2010. Previous positions held with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were Marine Deputy, Corrections Deputy, Patrol deputy, Patrol Sergeant, Narcotics Detective (Lt), and Undersheriff prior to becoming Sheriff. From 1985-1986, Sheriff Adkins was in the United States Army. |
 Sheriff Jason Myers Marion County Jason Myers is a native Oregonian who was born in Portland and raised in Salem. He is a graduate of McKay High School and Chemeketa Community College where he earned an Associates of Science Degree in Law Enforcement. His career in Law Enforcement began at the age of 18 when he became a cadet with the Salem Police Department. Shortly after becoming a Salem Police cadet, he was hired by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office as a summer Park Cadet, which began his career at this Office. After serving during the summers as a Cadet, he joined the Marion County Reserve Deputy Program. In September of 1990, he was hired as a full time Deputy Sheriff. During his career with the Sheriff’s Office he served as a Patrol Deputy, Field Training Deputy, Judicial Security Deputy, School Resource Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Narcotics Detective Sergeant, Administrative Lieutenant, Operations Division Commander, Undersheriff, and now Sheriff. Over his more than 22 years of service, he has helped to develop policies and procedures, helped craft strategic plans, negotiated union contracts, prepared the office budget, and provided leadership to all divisions of the Office, including Enforcement, Institutions, Operations and Parole & Probation. Sheriff Myers holds an Executive Police Certificate from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, and has completed the Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Command College and the Salem Chamber of Commerce Leadership Development Course. He serves on the Marion County Children and Families Commission, the Local Public Safety Coordinating Council, the Govenor’s Advisory Council on DUII, and Crisis Chaplaincy Services Board. Sheriff Myers lives on a small farm outside of Stayton with his wife and two sons. They enjoy spending time as a family and doing outdoor activities such as sports, camping, hunting, fishing, and quad riding. |
 Sheriff Tim Svenson Yamhill County Sheriff Tim Svenson took his oath of office on January 5, 2015. He was first hired in 1999 as a civilian to do data entry for the Yamhill County Interagency Narcotics Team (YCINT), completed his degree at WOU and entered the police academy in 2000 after he was hired as a patrol deputy. He worked primarily in Sheridan until December 2004, when he was promoted to Sergeant. Holding numerous positions, he was later promoted to Captain of the Operations Division. |