I recently graduated from the Citizen's Academy put on by the Carson City Sherriff's Office. We…read moreme6t every Wednesday evening from 6-9 PM for 10 weeks. This very informative Academy offered me the opportunity to learn about the various services offered and to observe a large array of situations that Officers encountered daily. Here's some of the services that I had the privilege to learn more: - Detention Center Tour (Learned the difference between Jail and Prison) - Coroner's Office - Detectives Division - Lab & Vault Units - SWAT - Search and Rescue (Volunteer) - AERO Squadron (Volunteer) - Mental Health (MOST) - Special Enforcement - Gangs Unit - Dispatch Center - School Resource Officer (SRO) - Volunteer Organization (VIPS) - Traffic - K-9 Unit - Patrol - Active Shooter/Post IHOP Education I very much appreciated the time that Sherriff Ken Furlong shared with us at the beginning of each session, and professional knowledge that his officers and staff shared with us during all their presentations. It was eye opening at times to realize how much goes on in greater Carson City and how big (Lake to Desert) this Country really is. Special thanks and gratitude to Colleen Schiller for coordinating all of this. My Wife Gayle used to run the Citizen Academy of the City of Walnut Creek and believe me, putting on programs like this are a LOT of much appreciated work. Thank You. Notes: 1. I hope that I'm never on the "other side" of any of these fine officers. I do try to convince my Wife that I'm a "Bad Boy", but she's not buying it. 2. Douglas County (where I live in Genoa) has a similar Citizen's Academy program. Please contact their Sherriff's Office for additional details. 3. The Carson City Sheriff's Office does a pretty good job communicating various crime issues and requesting information. I read about things like this daily via my newspaper subscription through the Nevada Appeal and the Record Currier. Douglas, Lyon, and Story Counties too. 4. Citizen's Academy presentations may or may not sometimes be biased towards the positive. I personally thought I received balanced presentations and was pleased that the officers seemed to want to be there, were straightforward about their duties, and were eager to answer questions. 5. If I were to suggest any improvements, maybe bring some Fire Department presentations into the mix would have rounded out my "uniformed services" knowledge. 6. Another goal of this Citizen's Academy is to recruit volunteers for various programs. There's some paperwork involved (which I have in hand), and I'm sure that when I do raise my hand, any volunteer efforts on my part will be well appreciated.

The officers there in the Jail were very professional, kind and informative- they all were…read moreinterested in meeting the needs of our family and helpful to make the process much easier. From a somewhat difficult circumstance, they made certain that I was informed, although they were not there for " my protection" per se, I felt that I was treated well and with a great deal of respect. They extend courtesy, professionalism, and work diligently to preserve the dignity of the in- custody individuals, and treat them with a great deal of respect as well. They are challenged daily I am certain, but continue to do their difficult jobs to meet the needs of our community very well. The Deputies in the jail are super- all of them. Thank you for all that you do. Of the names I recall, I would like to personally thank Deputy Carter, Deputy Oropeza, Deputy Garcia, and I am certain there were many more. From my family to you all- a warm and heartfelt thank you to you all!! Katherine

I appreciate the encounters I've had with the South Lake Tahoe police department. I've dealt with…read morenumerous officers for a number of instances over the past two years, and each and every time, I was lucky to encounter officers with patience to listen and understand situations that were difficult for myself and family. My large, Cane Corso dog was over-protective when officers knocked on our residence. I worried that the officers may react negatively with the dog. They did no such thing. They were aware of the dog, however knew he wasn't a threat. On one occasion, they gave my Son an awesome K-9 stuffed animal while we waited at the department. He got a police badge sticker too. Thank you to the officers, dispatch and everyone at the South Lake Tahoe Police Department!

I have lived in South Lake Tahoe for just about 10 years and have always found the South Lake Tahoe…read morePolice Department very helpful and very aware of the community and its residents and visitors in it. They have helped to inform me, as a resident, with concerns or information and have always been super helpful and respectful with suggestions on how to proceed or tips for making my home safer. Thanks to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department...keep up the good work!

I am a supporter of the police. I was disappointed recently when I was involved in a traffic…read moreaccident and they would not come out. Lady had a stop sign pulled out I had right away and I hit her car. Now of course after she apologized to me numerous times she tells the insurance agent I was speeding....no proof of that as I wasn't! Just wish they would have ch one out.

Hide my car broken into a few months ago and around $5000 worth of equipment stole stolen out was…read moretold to file a report online an officer was not willing to come out and never heard back on the report and so I called 15 days after the incident happened to see if there were any update updates on anything and they had actually lied about evidence to close the case. There was a camera less than 5 feet from my car and they claimed there wasn't and I called them out for that and they said if you're gonna question us we will take action against you. Don't fucking call Reno PD if you're a victim of crime. Handle it yourself.

Went into Virgina City NV today and the sheriff Dept was very much on duty. Had some business in…read moretown and felt there presents and liked it. There are very professional and well liked and clean cut. There staff is top notch and helped out with all my needs. Thank you Virgina City SHERIFF's.

Back to Sparks PD to hopefully close the door on this event. I have been extremely lucky. The…read morepolice men and women have been exceptionally nice and helped make an unfortunate experience a more positive one. Sparks PD had returned my calls promptly. They answered all of my questions, and they really demonstrated empathy. I felt that they went well beyond and I am grateful. Now I don't plan to make a habit of hanging out at the PD. Hopefully I will never have to pass this way again. But it has given me an appreciation and faith in our justice system. Not an easy job and I am glad there are people full of heart that del with the public who need the help.

I have lived in the Sparks area for 46 years and I can't believe what's happening on the streets…read morefor the last 2 years. Cars running red lights and stop signs in all directions with both California and NV plates. Motorcycles cutting in between me and other cars stopped! Cars going at least 65 or more on Vista and other streets I get tailgated and flipped off for going the speed limit! This afternoon going to work on Vista, a CA driver road my bumper screamed past, cut me off then continued through the school zone same speed! only to be pasted IN the school zone by another CA SUV! It's ridiculous... Why have stop sign, signals or speed limits if no one is obeying them anyway and no one that I see is out there enforcing them!!!!

These people do not offer any mental help or veteran care. In fact they assault veterans. I was…read moresexually assaulted in the booking area. I was threaten with a taser for no reason, I was already being restrained on the floor. I have tried to get my records and video but they refuse. Worse experience of my life. I also believe that I was retaliated against because I told them i was a veteran and believed that all should be treated equal.

The cashier working today, Wednesday, August 20 at 4:00 PM, was very disrespectful and treated…read morepeople poorly. I understand that some people may be here because of certain circumstances, but that should not affect the way customers are treated. Everyone else was very nice, except for this woman at the cashier and the man in visiting. I felt that I was treated very poorly and differently compared to how the cashier spoke to the person behind me. She was much kinder with that person, but with me she was rude, dismissive, and unpleasant.

A BIG THANK YOU!! to our local policeman to help the lower income families during the holidays!…read moreY'all really showed your love

For the record, I am pro- police and pro- military. About the police, I had hoped…read more the police would call a harassing former neighbor and say stop it.Instead, the Deputy took the easy way out and said I should change my phone number. That is very much a hassle. C'mon Sheriff Furlong, please make your officers do everything possible to make it less of a hardship when us regular folk have a problem.Thank you.