Use of Force Policy

Dear Sterling Moore:
Thank you for your interest in public records of Washoe County Sheriff's Office. Your request has been received and is being processed in accordance with the Nevada Revised Statues. Your request was received in this office on 3/28/2023 and given the reference number R008712-032823 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

-Any and all files pertaining to the policies, practices, procedures, rules or orders concerning the use of force
-And and all files that contain a verifiable record of training to be able to properly implement the use of force as outlined in any policies, practices, procedures, rules or orders between the dates of January 1st, 2020 and December 31st, 2022

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sterling Andrew Moore

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Your request will be forwarded to the relevant department(s) to locate the information you seek and to determine the volume and any costs associated with satisfying your request. You will be contacted about the availability and/or provided with copies of the records in question up to 30 days from the date of your request. PLEASE NOTE: The Nevada Revised Statues does not require a governmental body to create new information, to do legal research, or to answer questions.
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Washoe County Sheriff's Office

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RE: Sheriff Public Records Request of March 28, 2023., Reference # R008712-032823.
Dear Sterling Moore,
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office received a Sheriff Public Records Request from you on March 28, 2023. Your request mentioned: To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Nevada Public Records Act, I hereby request the following records:

-Any and all files pertaining to the policies, practices, procedures, rules or orders concerning the use of force
-And and all files that contain a verifiable record of training to be able to properly implement the use of force as outlined in any policies, practices, procedures, rules or orders between the dates of January 1st, 2020 and December 31st, 2022

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Sterling Andrew Moore

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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office has reviewed its files and has determined there are no responsive documents to your request.  All of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office policies can be located on our website washoesheriff.com under the about us tab. The Nevada Legislature has instructed that information regarding a law enforcement officer is confidential as a matter of law. Consequently, existing law prevents this Office from providing the requested information. S ee NRS 289.080(6)-(7); NAC 284.718(l)(j); Donrey v. Bradshaw, 106 Nev. 630, 798 P.2d 144 (1990). Additionally, present and former employees have a privacy interest in the avoidance of harassment and public disclosure of their personnel files. Reno Newspapers, Inc. v. Haley, 126 Nev. 211, 214–15, 234 P.3d 922, 924–25 (2010); see also FOIA Exemption 6. “Privacy encompass[es] the individual’s control of information concerning his or her person.” DOJ v. Reporters Comm. For Freedom of Press, 489 US 749, 763 (1989). FOIA Exemption 6 protects information about individuals in “personnel and medical files and similar files” when the disclosure of such information “would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.”  5 USC sec. 552(b)(6).
If you have any questions or wish to discuss this further, you may reply to this email.
Sincerely,
Ron Souza
Administrative Supervisor
Records Section