Sheriff's Office

PR #:
2022-102
Date Issued:
Jul 23, 2022 - 1:00PM

For Immediate Release

Joining Forces speed campaign successful for Washoe County Sheriff's Office Deputies and other agencies

For media inquiries contact:
Bryan Samudio
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office: 775-785-6234
Cell: 775-484-9820

A total of 69 citations were issued to drivers during 72 traffic stops initiated during the June 27-July 18 Joining Forces speed enforcement campaign.
The citations issued were:
64 – Speeding
4 – Other Citations
1 – Distracted Driving
Joining Forces is a multi-jurisdictional law enforcement program aimed at reducing injuries and crashes through statewide enforcement in the areas of: DUI, speed, distracted driving, seat belt and pedestrian safety.
The goal of this enforcement campaign was to increase public awareness about the dangers of making poor choices while driving to help save lives.
A Joining Forces grant received from the Nevada Department of Public Safety/Office of Traffic Safety made these extra patrols possible.
For more information on Joining Forces and other statewide Traffic Safety Programs, please visit: www.zerofatalitiesnv.com

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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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