Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1400025
Date Issued: Apr 03, 2014 - 8:50am

Sheriff's Office to participate in Washoe County public safety fair this Saturday

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

Lights, Sirens, Safety!

Public safety agencies from throughout Washoe County will hold a Crime Prevention and Safety Fair in North Valleys at the Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Station Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

"Lights, Sirens, Safety" is free and the public is encouraged to attend to learn about a variety of crime prevention and personal safety topics. Safety fair visitors may take part in interactive demonstrations, equipment exhibits, free pet microchipping, free blood pressure testing, and more. The Sheriff's Office will also provide free safety activity books for children.

Participating organizations include: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD), Washoe County Sheriff's Office (Patrol, Motors, K-9, Reserves, Sheriff's Mobile Auxiliary Response Team (S.M.A.R.T), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), AlertID/Neighborhood Watch, Regional Animal Services, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB), and Emergency Services Dispatch Center.

WHAT: Lights, Sirens, Safety: A Crime Prevention and Public Safety Fair for Washoe County residents

WHERE: Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Station, 11525 Red Rock Road, Reno

WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Prevention is the key to keeping you and your family safe. Learn more about the tools and resources available to create a safe environment at home and at work.


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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