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.
MEDIA ADVISORY January 19, 2010
WHO: Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT: Gifts to Veterans at VA Assisted Living
WHEN: Saturday, January 23rd at 10:00 AM
WHERE: VA Assisted Living
1000 Locust Street
Reno, NV
CONTACT: PIO Deputy Brooke Keast
911 Parr Blvd Reno, NV 89512
Office 328-6370, cell 771-8252, (after hours) pager 858-2569
www.washoesheriff.com
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will be delivering gifts and spending some time with the men and women residing at VA Assisted Living this Saturday, January 23rd at 10:00AM.
“Operation Christmas Stand Down” was the brainstorm of staff in the Records Department of the Sheriff’s Office who wanted to do something to brighten up the lives of veterans after the holiday giving and visiting season stops.
“We visited the veterans in January for the first time last year,” states Sheriff Mike Haley. “It was such a memorable experience, hearing their stories and spending time with them. There was never any question that we would be back to do it again.”
The Sheriff’s Office Records Department staff has been collecting personal hygiene items, socks and hats to be delivered this Saturday.
Media is invited to attend.
