Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

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PR #: 1300063
Date Issued: Jun 06, 2013 - 12:05pm

Sheriff's Office is "Joining Forces" with Local Law Enforcement Agencies for a Traffic Awareness and Enforcement Campaign

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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office, along with Nevada Highway Patrol, Reno Police Department, and the Sparks Police Department, will have extra units on the road from June 7th through June 21st to enforce traffic laws. Local law enforcement deputies, officers and troopers will be specifically looking for activity such as running red lights, speeding, distracted driving, and failure to yield to pedestrians. The additional units are paid through a grant received from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety "Joining Forces" program.

"Our community must have a zero tolerance stance towards anyone who intentionally risks and jeopardizes the overall safety and security of the public," Public Information Officer Deputy Armando Avina said.

"Joining Forces" is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement in the areas of: DUI, seat belt, distracted driving, speed and pedestrian safety. The purpose of this event is to educate the driving public of the risks in regards to the dangers of poor choices while driving.


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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