Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1500002
Date Issued: Jan 02, 2015 - 4:52pm

Change of Command Ceremony and Oath of Office for newly elected Sheriff Chuck Allen scheduled for Monday at the County Commission Chambers

CONTACT:

Washoe County Sheriff-Elect Chuck Allen will take the Oath of Office along with other local elected officials during a special session of the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015.

Immediately following his swearing-in as Sheriff, Allen will participate in a Change-of Command Ceremony. The ceremony will include the passing of the Sheriff's Office flag from the old administration to the new, a tradition that dates back to the time of Frederick the Great to publicly illustrate a change in leadership.

What: Oath of Office/Change of Command Ceremony for Sheriff-Elect Chuck Allen

When: Monday, January 5, 2015, 10:00 a.m.

Where: Washoe County Commission Chambers, 1009 E. 9th Street, Reno

Contact: Tami Cummings, (775) 785-6205


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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