Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

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PR #: 1300058
Date Issued: May 28, 2013 - 3:13pm

Sheriff's Bi-Annual Awards Ceremony

WHEN: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Washoe County Board of Commissioners Chambers - 1001 E. 9th Street - Building A, Reno, Nevada
CONTACT: Sergeant Armando Avina -

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office will be holding its bi-annual awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held in the Washoe County Board of Commissioners Chambers, located at 1001 E. 9th Street Building A Reno, Nevada. Media is welcome to attend.

Washoe County Undersheriff Todd Vinger, on behalf of Sheriff Michael Haley, will honor both commissioned and professional personnel, along with citizens and representatives from other respective law enforcement agencies, for their heroism, professionalism and commitment to our community.

Awards include Letters of Commendation, Vincent Swinney Medal of Excellence, Lifesaving Medal, Sheriff's Star, Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Medal of Valor.

Listed below are award descriptions:

VINCENT SWINNEY AWARD: awarded to those who, by their actions, have provided the Washoe County Sheriff's Search and Rescue program with exemplary service through leadership, volunteer service, and/or introduced programs and techniques to Search and Rescue that significantly contribute to the statutory mandate of the Sheriff to preserve life and property, all of which is clearly beyond normal expectations.

LIFESAVING MEDAL: Is awarded to members who act to save or preserve a life, or lives, that would otherwise have expired without the direct actions taken by that member.

SHERIFF'S STAR: At the discretion of the Sheriff is awarded to WCSO members or those outside the agency who, by their actions, have demonstrated conduct that is clearly beyond normal expectations.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL: Is awarded to members who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in assigned duties with loyalty and dedication over a prolonged period.

MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL: Awarded to members of this Office who, while acting in an official capacity, perform superior accomplishments that result in significant contributions to the efficient operation of the Office and/or the good of the community.

MEDAL OF VALOR: Is awarded to members who distinguish themselves by acts of heroism performed at personal risk of life or limb. These acts shall demonstrate great courage while facing extreme danger, but to a lesser degree than required for the Medal of Honor.

* See attached Awards Ceremony program for further information including names of recipients.


The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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