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Nye County volunteers say uniform and vehicle changes prompted resignations, raise safety concerns

Nye County Board of Commissioners (joint meeting) · May 7, 2024
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At the May 7 Nye County Board of Commissioners meeting, volunteer Pat Minshall said changes to volunteer uniforms and vehicle lighting have driven resignations and made some auxiliary members unwilling to respond to calls; commissioners acknowledged the complaints and pledged follow‑up.

Pat Minshall, a member of the Nye County Sheriff's Auxiliary Unit, told commissioners at the May 7 meeting that recent changes to volunteer badges and vehicle markings have driven "over one third of our volunteers" to resign and left those who remain feeling less safe. "I think taking away our badges was a slap in the face," she said, criticizing plans for vehicles to…

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