Our mission | We are committed to partner with our Community to create a safe city by providing the highest level of police services. |
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Reno Police Department
Ways to help | Volunteering with the Victim Services UnitBecoming a volunteer with the Victim Services Unit will give you the opportunity to touch the lives of your neighbors in crisis while providing support to Reno Police Department detectives and officers. As a volunteer you will gain knowledge of systems based advocacy, law enforcement operations, criminal and civil justice systems. Our volunteers provide invaluable support, resources, information, and guidance to victims of crime and their children.Other OpportunitiesAdditional skills or interests you have that would benefit V.S.U. include:Grant Writing, Editing/Proofreading, Document Translation, Social Media, Sewing/Crafts, Fundraising, Organizing, Special Projects, and Graphic Arts. |
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How you help | The majority of cases handled by the Victim Services Unit are cases involving Intimate Partner Violence. In order to respond to the high volume we employ a system utilizing both Staff and Volunteer Victim Advocates. Volunteer Victim Advocates play a vital role in ensuring that no victim in need of services is overlooked. |
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About us | The Reno Police Department was created in 1903, and has a sworn staff of almost 300 Officers and close to 75 Professional Staff serving over 235,000 residents. Reno is the largest city in Northern Nevada and is located in Washoe County. Reno PD is a diverse group of individuals dedicated to serving our community. From the police officer on patrol to our Dispatchers and Records Specialists, we're all here to provide nothing less than exceptional service. |
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