Back To Basics Ep 3: Community First: Mike Reese on Leading with Grit and Heart

On this episode of Back to Basics, Jeff Helfrich sits down with his mentor, Mike Reese—former Multnomah Sheriff, Portland Police Chief, and now Oregon Corrections Director. From their shared days as deputies to Mike’s decades of service, hear how he’s kept communities at the heart of law enforcement through every challenge. This episode is about real leadership, simplifying solutions, and putting people first for a safer Oregon. Tune in for a grounded, voter-focused conversation!