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Introducing K9 Karma, the Reno Police Department’s Newest K9 Officer
The Reno Police Department (RPD) is pleased to introduce its newest K9 officer. Meet K9 Karma, a three-year-old Belgian Malinois who specializes in gun detection and apprehension. K9 Karma is RPD’s only female K9 and the department’s second gun detection dog.
06/03/2025 11:48 a.m.
Reno and Sparks Police Departments Team Up to Launch Region’s First Real-Time Information Center (RTIC)
The Reno Police Department (RPD) and Sparks Police Department (SPD) are proud to announce the launch of northern Nevada’s first Real-Time Information Center (RTIC), a cutting-edge initiative designed to enhance public safety through real-time data analysis and inter-agency collaboration.
01/30/2025
City of Reno Unveils Northern Nevada’s First-Ever Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon to Enhance Safety
In a continued effort to prioritize pedestrian safety, the City of Reno has introduced northern Nevada’s first-ever Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB), a traffic control device aimed at helping pedestrians safely cross higher-speed roadways at midblock crossings and uncontrolled intersections.
09/26/2024 7:01 a.m.
Reno Police Department Names New Assistant Chiefs and Captains
The Reno Police Department is proud to announce the appointments of several key positions including two new Assistant Chiefs and four new captains.
04/18/2024 3:49 p.m.
Reno Police Reminds Residents to not Drink and Drive this St. Patrick’s Day
This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the Reno Police Department is reminding residents to enjoy the holiday weekend safely.
03/14/2024 10:05 a.m.
Reno Police Reminds Residents to not Drink and Drive this St. Patrick’s Day
This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the Reno Police Department is reminding residents to enjoy the holiday weekend safely.
03/14/2024 10:04 a.m.
Reno Police Announces Passing of K9 Officer Julio
The Reno Police Department is sad to announce the passing of K9 Julio after an unexpected medical issue.
03/08/2024 2:38 p.m.
City of Reno Asks Residents to Prepare for Inclement Weather
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has forecasted a major winter storm impacting the greater Reno-Tahoe area Thursday night through Saturday evening. For the latest information on the storm, visit weather.gov/Reno.
02/28/2024 1:09 p.m.
Law Enforcement Agencies Host 2024 Symposium on Community and Policing
Northern Nevada law enforcement agencies are teaming up once again to hold meaningful and powerful conversations with the public during the eighth Symposium on Community and Policing.
01/26/2024 2:23 p.m.
Reno Police Urges All Residents to Immediately Avoid Travel
Due to slick, treacherous and wintery road conditions, the Reno Police Department is urging residents to immediately avoid all unnecessary travel on roadways
01/06/2024 8:07 p.m.
Reno Fire and Police Departments Issue New Year’s Eve Safety Reminders
From fireworks to driving under the influence, the Reno Fire Department and the Reno Police Department are offering several reminders to residents on how to celebrate the new year safely.
12/28/2023 12:22 p.m.
Reno Police Conducts Retail Theft Operations at Safeway Stores
In an effort to combat retail theft, the Reno Police Department conducted a targeted operation at two Safeway stores in early December.
12/18/2023 2:20 p.m.
Reno Police Department Shares Holiday Safety Reminders
As the holiday season is in full swing, the Reno Police Department is sharing holiday safety reminders to protect residents
12/14/2023 11:46 a.m.
Reno Police Department Prepares for Santa Crawl 2023
Ahead of the annual Santa Crawl, the Reno Police Department urges northern Nevada residents to responsibly enjoy the event on Saturday, December 9, 2023. The Reno tradition brings nearly 20,000 Santas together to celebrate the holiday in Downtown Reno.
12/06/2023 11:37 a.m.
Reno Police Department Offers Cyber Monday Shopping Tips
Ahead of one of the busiest holiday shopping days of the season, the Reno Police Department is reminding residents to use extra caution while shopping for holiday gifts online during Cyber Monday sales.
11/27/2023 1:28 p.m.
Reno Police Department Intensifies Efforts to Combat Retail Theft During Holiday Season
In response to the increased threat of retail theft, including ‘flash-mob’ robberies, the Reno Police Department is intensifying efforts to fight theft by increasing patrols at several malls and shopping centers beginning the week of November 20, 2023 and throughout the holiday shopping season.
11/20/2023 9:56 a.m.
City of Reno Introduces Signage to Reduce Horse-Vehicle Collisions
In an effort to reduce horse-vehicle collisions, the City of Reno has installed experimental signage on Veterans Parkway that reduces the posted speed limit from 45 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour at night (sunset to sunrise).
03/16/2023 3:58 p.m.
City of Reno names Kathryn Nance as Reno’s next Chief of Police
Today, the Reno City Council ratified and confirmed City Manager Thornley’s nomination to appoint Kathryn Nance as Reno’s next Chief of Police. Nance is expected to be sworn in as Chief in February of 2023.
01/11/2023 12:51 p.m.
City of Reno nominates Deputy Chief Kathryn Nance to serve as Reno’s next Chief of Police
After an extensive recruitment and interview process, Reno City Manager Doug Thornley is nominating Deputy Chief Kathryn Nance (Stockton Police Department) to serve as the Reno Police Department’s next Chief of Police.
01/05/2023 2:44 p.m.