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Reno police report crime declines downtown and pilots prisoner transport to free patrol time
Summary
Reno Police Chief Nance said violent crime metrics are down and described new downtown teams—0(MET) that have produced arrests and seizures; a prisoner-transport pilot saved patrol hours, and staff proposed a reserve-officer program and other measures to add downtown walking patrols without diverting sworn patrol.
Reno Police Chief M. Nance told the council the department has seen measurable drops in serious crime and traffic collisions even while staffing remains constrained.
"We—ve had 54% fewer homicide cases year to date," Chief Nance reported, and he cited reductions in injury shootings and collisions. Nance described two Mobile Engagement Teams — a walking team and a bike/evening team — that together have…
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