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Washoe County Sheriff: Washoe County Sheriff's Office Sees Increased Response To Vehicle Burglary Cases

On April 5, 2021 Sheriff Darin Balaam announced that Patrol Deputies would respond in-person to all burglary crimes with the express goa ...

Sarah Johns

May 21, 2021 - 1:59PM

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PR #:

2021-72

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Date Issued:

May 21, 2021 - 1:59PM

For Immediate Release

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office sees increased response to vehicle burglary cases

Contact:

Sarah Johns
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office: 775-785-6235

Cell: 775-391-0407

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has identified a recent increase in vehicle burglaries in the Hidden Valley area.  This crime pattern was discovered implementing a new proactive crime reduction policing model called Intelligence Led Policing.

On April 5, 2021 Sheriff Darin Balaam announced that Patrol Deputies would respond in-person to all burglary crimes with the express goal of reducing vehicle and residential burglary crimes by 15% within one year’s time.


This press release was produced by Washoe County Sheriff. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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