Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

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PR #: 1500064
Date Issued: Jun 04, 2015 - 7:50am

Washoe County Sheriff's Office appoints new Public Information Officer to Community Relations Staff

CONTACT: Deputy Jeff McCaskill
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-328-6370
Cell 775-771-8252

Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen announced today that he has appointed Deputy Jeff McCaskill to serve as Public Information Officer for the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. Deputy McCaskill will join current Public Information Officer Bob Harmon as the primary contact for media seeking information about the Sheriff's Office.

"We are committed to doing all we can to support an open dialogue with the community and the timely release of public safety information," said Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen. "Designating a second Public Information Officer ensures that the Sheriff's Office is in position to effectively communicate with the public 24/7."

Deputy McCaskill is a native Nevadan and has worked for the Washoe County Sheriff's Office for 9 years. Deputy McCaskill has previously been assigned to the Detention Division as a Detention Deputy and the Operations Division as a Patrol Deputy.

"Washoe County is my home and I love it here," said Deputy McCaskill. "The Sheriff's Office believes in communication and engagement with the community at every level. I look forward to being a part of that process."

Deputy Jeff McCaskill's contact information:

Office phone: (775) 328-6370
Cell phone: (775) 771-8252
Email: jmccaskill@washoecounty.us

Bob Harmon's contact information:

Office phone: (775) 785-6235
Cell phone: (775) 722-5517
Email: bharmon@washoecounty.us

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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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