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    Washoe County Sheriff's Office

    3.5 (31 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Ronald A.

    Alicia jones and her receptionist has a passport power trip issue. I'm tying to tell them my passport are expired, and the only i have is my real ID Nevada Driver license. I'm trying to tell this two idiot i have my certificate of naturalization, but the power trip is continue, miss jones and her secretary insist they need a valid passport now. what i can do when 2 idiot join forces and Alicia jones passport power trip continue. don't know why Alicia jones is power tripping about my passport, try to tell this 2 idiot i have and my certificate of naturalization. incline substation are the best, appointment are quick and easy, the lady she very nice, she just need a real Nevada ID

    Washoe County Sheriff does a Gift A Vet tree
    American L.

    I've had several okay interactions with Washoe County Sheriff's Office "WCSO" over the years at each years National Championship Air Races and Sun Valley Nevada Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast https://www.yelp.com/biz/sun-valley-neighborhood-center-sun-valley. At one or the other I've met the elected Sheriff, several sworn Deputies, several volunteer Reserve Deputies, and several administrative staff. Their Press Releases on their website are well-written (FAR better than Reno PD or Sparks PD press releases). I have no complaints. Make us to choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong, and never to be content with a half truth when the whole can be won. WCSO has stepped up to help out Veterans. WCSO is now on the front lines of fighting to reduce the staggering and horrifying number of Veterans who daily succumb to suicide at the rate of more than twice that of non-Veterans. In 2000, WCSO recognized the special burdens of alienation and terrible toll Veterans carry from their military Service and created Veterans Barracks to house up to 60 male Veterans. Program includes the addition of Veterans' familiar resources from the US Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans organizations. WCSO staff works to help Veterans in jail get out of jail and stay out by acknowledging their military Service and building programs centered on Veterans' shared experiences. "The ultimate goal is to reduce recidivism amongst our Veteran population in Washoe County," said Sgt. Andrew Venn, who is part of the Inmate Management Unit at WCSO. "We bring in very specific targeted programming just for those Veterans, so the classes they'll have available, for example, anger management, domestic abuse, substance abuse, and parenting are four major ones." Deputy Shannon Aller, who has a degree in psychology, said "The reason that we're doing that -- not only for us as an agency to track recidivism and see what's working, but to make sure that what we are putting in this unit is what they need." Venn said once he introduced himself as a Veteran to the inmates who are Veterans, "the change was instantaneous. They went from being standoffish and protective of their personal space to unifying under their shared identity as Veterans. The idea of peer support came up almost immediately and that is not something you hear walking around a jail," said Venn. An inmate told Venn, 'We're Veterans first.' WCSO partners with Truckee Meadows Community College to offer education for inmates along with representatives from Reno Job Connect, who visit biweekly to prepare inmates for a job search once released. Since 2020, WCSO have partnered with Northern Nevada State Veterans Home with their 'Operation Gift A Vet'. Some 86 female and male Veterans living at this Veterans Home are asked to write down three things they want for Christmas-- and their wishes are hung on the tree for the WCSO employees to collect and grant. Requests have been for slippers to blankets to compression socks to robes. According to Yelp ratings' definitions, 3 Stars is "Ok". That to me is an acceptable rating of a business that does day in and day out what they are in business to do. WCSO gets another star for their work with Veterans. On Christmas Day in history: 1776, General George Washington and the Continental Army famously crossed the Delaware River. Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it. Christmas Day 1862, a grateful nation showed its appreciation for sacrifices of the US Army and Navy with dinners for some 35,0000 sick and wounded soldiers and sailors in hospitals in and near the nation's capital. President Lincoln and the First Lady attended the event--one of the more extraordinary of its kind during the American Civil War. "Nowhere else in the world than in America," a New York newspaper wrote, "could have been the sight which has made this holiday in Washington remarkable and memorable - spread by the hands of individual benevolence." Elizabeth Smith, wife of Lincoln's Secretary of the Interior, was a driving force behind this Christmas Day event. Financial contributions for the event poured in from individuals, businesses and states. (Indiana contributed $700, and $2,500 was collected in Philadelphia.) Food came from throughout the Union. Pennsylvania and Maryland shipped an "immense amount" of poultry. "Ever-generous" Albany, NY provided 300 turkeys, "cooked and ready to eat." Four carloads of poultry arrived from Chicago. Volunteers served the dinners in military hospital wards that volunteers had lavishly decorated. Christmas Day1896: Lieutenant Commander John Philip Sousa, US Marine Corps and US Navy Veteran, a "rock star" of his era wrote "Stars and Stripes Forever". The iconic song officially became America's National March in 1987.

    Why does this building photograph crooked? Haha!
    Chastity L.

    Better to go thru the front door than the back. Lol When they check ur temp at the door the lady asked "are u here to bail someone out? " I immediately said "oh god no!"... I now realize how bad that sounded. But couldn't stop my reaction b4 it happened. Went in for my CCW permit. Thanks to covid took 3.5 months for my appt. So if u take ur class get ur appt immediately because i heard they r bookinf march now. U only get 6 months to get in. Then u start over. Staff was friendly and we had alot of laughs in the lobby and clerks office.

    Picking our free school supplies from the Sheriff himself
    Tessa D.

    I just wanted to express my gratitude for the Christmas in July program by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. It's a big help specially the kids are going back to school. They gave away backpacks full of school supplies. Thank you for your service and what you do!

    Turning in CCW permit app!! Yay!
    Frances F.

    The group that works in records and does CCW permits are a bunch of great folks!! The girl that did my finger prints and photograph was very nice and friendly! Everything was efficient and quick!

    Michelle M.

    No one really WANTS to go to the Washoe County Sheriff's Department; but if you have to use the Civil Department, you will be met by the friendliest people! I am honestly so appreciative of how patient they were while walking me through the paperwork to submit papers to be served for a court date. It literally took 5 minutes, because I had my appropriate court documents. From my initial phone call to get the estimated cost to have the papers served, to how simple the process was once in office, it was the least stressful part of my small claims. I hope I don't have to file another small claims, but I know if I do, this department will be my easiest step!

    W.C.S.O. TRAFFIC STOP AT SOUTH VIRGINIA ST AND THE FEDERAL COURTHOUSE !!!

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    Shout out to Deputy Van Ronk!!!! Thanks for going above and beyond when it matters the most!!! It is greatly appreciated. YOU ROCK!!!! -P.W

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    Sparks Police Department - Sparks Police

    Sparks Police Department

    2.9(23 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    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!!!!

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    Sparks Police Department - (May 3 2024)- police on site at old terry motel on Victorian avenue assisting with removing an tenant from their unit

    (May 3 2024)- police on site at old terry motel on Victorian avenue assisting with removing an tenant from their unit

    Sparks Police Department - May 6 2024) this homeless women was kicked out of an unit at the old terry motel on Victorian avenue

    May 6 2024) this homeless women was kicked out of an unit at the old terry motel on Victorian avenue

    Sparks Police Department - (April 2024) police removed an homeless women from an unit police have been aware of the homeless activity at the old terry motel

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    (April 2024) police removed an homeless women from an unit police have been aware of the homeless activity at the old terry motel

    Second Judicial District Court - Washoe County Courthouse, Reno

    Second Judicial District Court

    3.1(11 reviews)
    3.5 miDowntown

    I had written a rave review about my online experience with SJC a few years back. Yesterday I…read moreaccompanied a family member in support of their situation and visited the physical location. Note to self. don't go to criminal court, ever, purposely. I am very grateful for law and order, and the people who have to enforce it to keep us all safe. And the stars are for the people who day in and day out have to deal with the stories I heard while waiting our turn to be heard. Do not wear thick, tie up boots. I could not get through security because something I was wearing kept sounding off the metal detector. I think they were the eyelets in my boots. The security folks are very patient and kind. It was first thing in the morning and we were early, and I could feel my hair standing on end.. The courthouse floor was pristine. Like a mirror. Hats off to the maintenance and housekeeping staff! There is a hush and also a "move to the left" when the incarcerated folks come in. Kind of intimidating to me just to view the presentation and hear the shackles. All of the law enforcement folks, the DA, Public Defender teams, court reporters, etc, were very professional and courteous. There were some family members in there crying. A room full of mixed emotion. I am grateful for the experience and appreciate and respect those who work in that environment

    Just had a child custody hearing with Judge Sandra Unsworth. She was completely biased,…read morecondescending and rude. I had exhibits that she refused to even look at. This hearing has destroyed my faith in the system and ultimately will have a very negative impact on my family. Especially my kids. After the hearing, I spoke with several people who work at the court who said her staff and many people in the courts cannot stand her. My attorney also said she has a terrible reputation and is a bitter, lonely and miserable human. Has anybody else had this experience? I find it hard to believe this has only happened with my case. I want to file a motion for reconsideration and request others be there in person to see firsthand how corrupt this judge is.

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    Second Judicial District Court - Washoe County Courthouse, Reno

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    Nevada Department Of Wildlife - Their awareness of and support to disabled people were above average.

    Nevada Department Of Wildlife

    4.0(3 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I'm halfway between the guy who said "This was way easier than the DMV" and my own opinion of "Why…read moreis this just as hard as the DMV?" Truth be told, for most things it's a lot easier, but apparently registering a boat with a motor of any kind requires nearly an act of Congress. Earlier this year I bought two plastic layout boats that had mounts for an electric trolling motor. I could use the boat with or without that motor, but of course the plan is to motorize them at some point. For that reason, I had to pull these plastic floating rectangles you slide into down to NDOW for an "inspection", which was nothing more than them looking at the boats, which I assume was to make sure they're actually boats, match numbers on a certificate of origin and taking a photo for the record. Prior to doing this I went to NDOW with all my paperwork to find out what I needed to do to get these registered. I laid it all out on the table and showed the woman what I had and was told I needed to bring them for an inspection along with the certificate of origin the seller provided me and we could get it all done. The reason for three stars is because after following those instructions I was told my paperwork wasn't sufficient. See because the paperwork was in the name of the seller, they would not accept that I owned the boats. Even though I had every piece of paper provided by the manufacturer and the title to the very trailer they sat on, it wasn't enough to prove I was the rightful owner. So after all of that, I had to track down the prior owner, bring him a bill of sale form (which they provided), get him to sign it, and then return to NDOW to complete the process. Because these plastic floating rectangles will have a motor on them they needed to be officially inspected, titled, and registered, and this process took me as long as it's gonna take to register the trailer! So if you have a kayak and you want to put a motor on it for any reason, you'll need all that and more. Kinda ridiculous.

    I went with a couple of my Nevada cousins to State of Nevada Department of Wildlife for hunting and…read morefishing licenses. They will issue reduced rate hunting and fishing licenses to any Honorably Discharged Veteran who has a Service-connected disability of 50% or more. The customer service, wait time and health protections were all adequate. Their awareness of and support to disabled people were above average. CONDITIONS: The Department shall issue without charge a hunting and / or fishing license, upon satisfactory proof of the requisite facts to any actual bona fide resident of the state of Nevada who has incurred a SERVICE-CONNECTED disability which is considered to be 50 PERCENT or more by the United States Veterans' Affairs and has received upon severance from an honorable discharge or certificate of satisfactory service from the Armed Forces of the United States. RESIDENCY: "Resident" means any person who is a citizen of the United States and who has been actually present in the State of Nevada for 6 months immediately preceding his application and who intends to make Nevada his permanent home. Attach copy of identification dated six months prior to application, which shows current residency. Such proof may include Nevada driver's license, rent receipts, public utilities, employment check stubs or other documents indicating the licensee's name and current address. A previous year's hunting or fishing license is not acceptable proof of residency. HUNTER EDUCATION: Attach copy of certificate of hunter education administered by state or Canadian provincial wildlife management agency if you were born after January 1, 1960 and you are applying for a hunting or combined hunting and fishing license. NRA or military certificates are not acceptable. $ n/c [03] Resident Disabled Veteran Hunting and Fishing $ 3.00 NV Special Use Stamp $ n/c [07] Resident Disabled Veteran Fishing $10.00 Duck Stamp $ n/c [08] Resident Disabled Veteran Hunting $10.00 Trout Stamp $10.00 Second Rod Stamp $10.00 Upland Game Bird Stamp For more information, contact the Nevada Department of Wildlife at (775) 688-1500 in Reno, (702) 486-5127 in Las Vegas, and (775) 738-5332 in Elko. Visit the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) website at http://www.ndow.org/ for hunting and fishing license information and the NDOW Disabled Veteran application at http://www.ndow.org/uploadedFiles/ndoworg/Content/Forms_and_Resources/disabled-veteran-app-2.pdf .

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