Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1600062
Date Issued: Jul 22, 2016 - 4:21pm

Sheriff's Office front desk to reduce operating hours next week

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office's front desk hours will be reduced during the week of July 25 through July 29, 2016 so that employees may attend a special training class.

During this week, front desk hours will be from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Normal operating hours are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Persons wishing to file a crime report during the off hours may do so online at WashoeSheriff.com. If you are reporting a crime in progress, call 911.

The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the public for their understanding and patience.


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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