Sheriff's Office

PR #:
2021-3
Date Issued:
Jan 11, 2021 - 10:12AM

For Immediate Release

Sheriff Darin Balaam releases second annual State of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office

For media inquiries contact:
Sarah Johns
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office: 775-785-6235
Cell: 775-391-0407

2020 State of the Sheriff's Office

Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam released the 2020 State of the Sheriff’s Office report today. The report discusses accomplishments, challenges, and initiatives undertaken by the men and women of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office in 2020.

“We had to adapt, we had to be resilient, and we had to find new ways to serve our community,” Sheriff Balaam stated in a corresponding video release. “While I think most of us are glad it is over, I would be remiss if I didn’t take this opportunity to highlight the work of the men and women of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, along with the incredible compassion with which they have served our community in 2020.”

Highlights of the 2020 State of the Sheriff’s Office include:

  • Budget breakout
  • High-profile arrests
  • Illegal Abandoned Vehicle Task Force efforts – clean ups and arrests
  • Arrests, Use of Force, Crime Index data
  • Award recipients
  • COVID-19 Response
  • … and MORE
You can access the State of the Sheriff’s Office report here.

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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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