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New deputy sworn in; sheriff's office outlines summer event coverage
Summary
Cmdr. Ryan Powell reported a deputy was sworn in June 29 and assigned to the jail division, that there are no current sworn vacancies, and described planned sheriff’s‑office participation in local summer events including the SVFPD Steak Fry and Night in the Country.
Cmdr. Ryan Powell provided the sheriff’s office update to the advisory board, reporting that a new deputy was sworn in on Monday, June 29 and will be assigned to the jail division. He said that with the new hire there are no current openings for sworn deputy positions.
“A new deputy was sworn in on Monday June 29th and will be assigned to the Jail Division. With this new hire, there are no openings for sworn staff (deputy),” the report stated. Powell also outlined planned sheriff’s‑office participation at community events: the SVFPD Annual Steak Fry on July 11, Night in the Country (July 22–26) and National Night Out on Aug. 4 in Fernley; the office will coordinate with Nevada Highway Patrol on traffic planning for large nearby events.
Why it matters: staffing levels and planned public‑safety coverage affect event planning and resident expectations for police presence at large summer gatherings.
What’s next: sheriff’s staff will attend the listed events and provide community outreach and safety support.
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