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Commission ratifies interlocal agreement for Washoe County sheriff to serve as acting Reno police chief amid investigation

Washoe County Board of County Commissioners · March 18, 2026
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Summary

Washoe County commissioners unanimously approved an interlocal agreement ratifying a March 9 expedited agreement under which the Washoe County Sheriff designated an acting chief for the Reno Police Department after senior Reno PD staff were placed on leave; the sheriff said the action was taken to ensure continuity of public safety services.

The Washoe County Board of County Commissioners unanimously ratified an interlocal agreement authorizing the Washoe County Sheriff to designate an acting chief of police for the City of Reno, a measure county legal staff said was executed March 9 at the city's request.

"My office was contacted by the Washoe County Sheriff, regarding a request from the city of Reno to enter into an interlocal agreement regarding the appointment of a chief of police," said Michael Large of the Washoe County District Attorney's Office during the presentation of the item, describing the expedited drafting and the…

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