The Washoe County Sheriff's
Office is concerned with keeping the community informed about the
operation of the Sheriff's Office. One of the ways to accomplish
this is by regularly keeping the news media, and thereby the public,
informed of events involving the Sheriff's Office and its personnel.
The Public Information Officer (P.I.O.) coordinates this by acting
as a liaison between the Sheriff's Office and media representatives.
Duties include assisting reporters assigned to cover news stories
and providing them with general information at the scene of major
incidents. Our goal is to provide timely and factual information
to the community we serve.
The P.I.O.
is available 24 hours a day to respond to the scene of major incidents.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2010
Deputies Conduct “Shoulder Tap” Operations
WHEN: Evening hours of May 29, 2010
CONTACT: PIO Deputy Armando Avina
775-328-6370 Office, 775-771-8252 Cell
www.washoesheriff.com
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division conducted “shoulder tap” operations in an effort to curb the availability of alcohol to minors on May 29, 2010. During this operation forty-five (45) adults were contacted and four (4) agreed to purchase alcoholic beverages for a minor. The adults were consequently issued citations.
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1000 fine. The citation fee for this violation is $640.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is committed to the safety and security of the public. By limiting the availability of alcoholic beverages to minors we will reduce alcohol related accidents and/or fatalities in our county. This effort is in cooperation with Join Together Northern Nevada (JTNN) who assists law enforcement with grant funding to fight underage drinking.
The Sheriff’s Office encourages the public to report any type of underage drinking activities by calling 334-COPS.
Public Information Officer: J. Armando Avina |