Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1500043
Date Issued: Apr 14, 2015 - 6:25am

Sheriff Allen commemorates 100th Day in Office with video update to the public he proudly serves

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Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen observed his 100th Day in office today with a video updating the public on goals and accomplishments since he took office as Washoe County's twenty-sixth Sheriff.

During the four-minute video, Sheriff Allen discusses progress on a number of initiatives he introduced during the campaign such as the Reserve Deputy Program and increased Community Outreach.

The Sheriff also talks about future plans such as his proposal to establish a Green Ribbon Panel of spiritual, political and other community leaders that will meet four times a year to discuss Washoe County issues and his commitment to hold a Public Open House at the Sheriff's Office sometime in early to mid-summer.

The Sheriff praised the many members of the Sheriff's Office staff who have participated in a number of events raising awareness and support for such community organizations as area schools, victim's rights and services, the Boys and Girls Club, Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation and Special Olympics.

The video is being distributed through the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Facebook and YouTube sites. A link to the video is also attached to this press release.

Click HERE to view the video.

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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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