2023 WCSO Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 24
BEHIND EVERY BADGE:
A STORY OF GRATITUDE, SERVICE, AND TRANSFORMATION
Deputy Tyler Martichuski shared his journey to a career of
service and how some care and compassion from a school
resource deputy helped him along the way.
During his middle school years, Deputy Martichuski faced
the painful reality of his mother and father both being
diagnosed with cancer. This challenging situation made it
hard for him to focus on his studies and thrive academically.
However, a perceptive Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office
school resource deputy, Deputy Nick Thompson, noticed the
change in Tyler’s behavior and reached out to offer support.
Through conversations with Deputy Thompson, Deputy
Martichuski gained a fresh perspective on the role of the
police. Inspired by Deputy Thompson’s compassion and
commitment, Martichuski decided to pursue a career in law
enforcement, becoming a police cadet with the Milwaukie
Police Department and later serving in the United States
Marine Corps for four years. After completing his military
service, Martichuski joined the Washington County Sheriff’s
Office as a deputy.
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Deputy Martichuski aims to eventually mentor, coach, and
counsel students and reinforce the impact he knows officers
and deputies can have on the lives of young people. His goal
is to become a positive, life-changing story for someone else
as his former school resource deputy was for him.
In 2023, Deputy Martichuski visited his high school and
personally thanked Deputy Thompson for his help and
support.
Deputy Martichuski’s story highlights the importance of
guidance and mentorship. It reminds us every individual
behind the badge has a unique story, personal motivations,
and a genuine desire to make a difference. By recognizing
the human beings behind the uniform, we can appreciate
exemplary officers like Deputy Martichuski and Deputy
Thompson for their remarkable impact on the communities
they serve.
