For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1400063 |
| Date Issued: | Jun 23, 2014 - 9:19am |
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Sheriff's Office results from Joining Forces Speed Enforcement campaign |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office participated in a Joining Forces speed enforcement campaign during the first two weeks of June as part of ongoing efforts to increase public safety by reducing the number of accidents and injuries caused by driving over the posted speed limit.
From June 2 through June 15, the Sheriff's Office joined the Reno Police Department, Sparks Police Department and Nevada Highway Patrol for a high-intensity traffic enforcement campaign focusing on the importance of observing speed laws to help keep Washoe County roads, and those who use them, safe.
Sheriff's Office patrol staff assigned to this Joining Forces campaign initiated a total of 230 traffic stops. Although a driver may be stopped for one violation, several other violations may be observed during the subsequent investigation making it possible that a driver may be issued citations for numerous violations.
The total number of violations cited and warnings issued during this event was 293. The majority of those citations, 174, were issued for speed violations.
Other violations cited by the Sheriff's Office include:
19 cell phone use/distracted driving
26 for failure to show proof of insurance
18 driver's license related violations
11 motor vehicle registration violations
8 vehicle equipment violations
3 violations for running a red light
2 fugitive arrests
1 seatbelt violation
1 all other violations
30 warnings
Sheriff's Office participation in this Joining Forces speed enforcement campaign was made possible by grant funding received from the Nevada Department of Public Safety/Office of Traffic Safety.
Joining Forces is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program that promotes statewide enforcement in the areas of: DUI, distracted driving, seat belt, and speed and pedestrian safety. The goal of these enforcement campaigns is to save lives by increasing public awareness about the dangers of making 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.