Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1400044
Date Issued: May 09, 2014 - 9:57am

Sheriff's Office to participate in Washoe County Safety Fair tomorrow in Washoe Valley

CONTACT: Teresa Aquila
(775) 240-2308 cell
taquila@washoecounty.us

Public safety agencies from throughout Washoe County will hold a crime prevention and safety fair at South Valley Volunteer Fire Station #227 this Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 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 blood pressure testing and more. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office will also provide free safety activity books for children.

Organizations scheduled to participate include: Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, Care Flight, 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, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful and Emergency Services Dispatch Center.

WHAT: "Lights, Sirens, Safety," a free crime prevention and public safety fair for Washoe County residents

WHERE: South Valley Volunteer Fire Station #227, 3010 Lakeshore Blvd. (Lakeshore and Esmeralda), Washoe Valley

WHEN: Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.


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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