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- Statement from Sheriff Darin Balaam on COVID-19 at the Washoe County Detention Facility
For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 2000146 |
| Date Issued: | Oct 16, 2020 - 4:31pm |
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Statement from Sheriff Darin Balaam on COVID-19 at the Washoe County Detention Facility |
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| CONTACT: | Sarah Johns 911 Parr Blvd Reno, NV. 89512 Office: 775-785-6235 Cell: 775-391-0407 |
Sheriff Darin Balaam released the following statement this afternoon:
"The Washoe County Sheriff's Office received notice this afternoon of two positive cases of COVID-19 among inmates in the detention facility. One inmate has since been released and the second inmate is in isolation. At this time, there is reason to suspect the positive cases are a result of internal transmission within the facility.
"Contact tracing is currently being conducted, COVID-19 safety measures including masks are in place and, if necessary or available, more information will be released.
"As I've stated previously, the Sheriff's Office has long-planned and expected that an inmate would test positive within our facility. We are working the procedures and plans we had in place for this situation. We will continue to do so because the health and safety of every one of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office family, as well as the inmates, is my number one priority."
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.