Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #:	1500001
Date Issued:	Jan 02, 2015 - 12:02pm
Two Washoe County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard members to attend Sunday's services for fallen Officer in New York
CONTACT:	Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517

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Two members of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard will travel to New York this weekend to represent the men and women of the Sheriff's Office at Sunday's services for fallen New York Police Department Officer Wenjian Liu.

Deputy Corey Solferino and Sergeant Marc Bello will travel to New York courtesy of Jet Blue's generous offer to fly law enforcement officers from throughout the country to attend the services. While in New York, the Washoe County Honor Guard members will be hosted at the home of a retired law enforcement Detective from the area.

Both Sgt. Bello and Deputy Solferino are also regular participants of the Police Unity Tour, an annual bike ride that takes place in mid-May to coincide with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington D.C.

photo 1: Sergeant Marc Bello

photo 2: Deputy Corey Solferino and his K9 partner Akim

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.