Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office will host its annual Community Picnic from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21 at the Incline Village Aspen Grove/Village Center picnic area on Lakeshore Boulevard in Incline Village. The picnic is free and all residents of Washoe County are invited.

This year's highlights include:

• Live demos by Sheriff's K-9 teams working with the RAVEN helicopter
• Static displays from all areas of the Sheriff's Office including the Forensic Science Division, SWAT, Consolidated Bomb Squad, Search and Rescue, Motors Unit, and Reserves
• Child I.D. Kits
• Classic Cars
• Display from partner agencies including the Incline Village General Improvement District, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District, Incline Village Community Hospital, Washoe County Regional Animal Services and the Nevada Department of Wildlife
• Nevada Highway Patrol's "Convincer" seat belt safety trailer
• Plenty of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies and ice cream

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the many community sponsors who have supported this year's picnic, including the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay Club Casino, Wildflower Café, Village Market, Raley's Incline Village, and Susie Scoops Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt.

This year's picnic commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Incline Village Substation. The Substation opened its doors to the public in 1964 and has continually served the Incline Village and Crystal Bay communities since. In addition to assisting with crime reporting, the Substation provides a variety of services such as the processing of concealed weapons permits, work permits, fingerprinting and dog licenses.

What: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Community Picnic

When: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2014

Where: Incline Village Aspen Grove Picnic Area/Village Green, 960 Lakeshore Blvd., Incline Village

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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