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- Sheriff's Office Launches "Warrant Wednesdays on Facebook" to Help Locate and Arrest Wanted Individuals
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1400122 |
| Date Issued: | Nov 19, 2014 - 7:55am |
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Sheriff's Office Launches "Warrant Wednesdays on Facebook" to Help Locate and Arrest Wanted Individuals |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
On Wednesday, November 19th, the Sheriff's Office will launch "Warrant Wednesday," a weekly feature on their Facebook page that enlists the public's help with locating people who have outstanding arrest warrants.
Every Wednesday images of wanted persons will be added to the WCSO Facebook page along with arrest or bench warrant information, and a contact number. The Sheriff's Office is asking for the public to view and share these postings, and to provide any information that will help investigators apprehend the fugitives.
"Law enforcement agencies across the country are starting to see the benefits of using social media to share information that will lead to safer communities," Sheriff Haley said. "Facebook's mass appeal provides us the opportunity to reach to a larger, more diversified audience."
The Sheriff's Office reminds residents not to take any police action themselves. If they have information about the whereabouts of a wanted individual, contact the Sheriff's Office or law enforcement in their jurisdiction.
To view the "Warrant Wednesday" postings, visit the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Facebook page every Wednesday at https://www.facebook.com/washoesheriff.
You don't need a Facebook account to view "Warrant Wednesday," however, if you do have an account, the Sheriff's Office invites you to "Like/Follow" their page.
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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