Homelessness and Mental Health Response

• Leverage the Sheriff's authority to collaborate with neighboring jurisdictions on homelessness and crisis treatment, ensuring no "drop-and-go" practices

• Require sending agencies to provide return transportation post-services

• Promoting fair resource sharing and preventing Carson City from bearing disproportionate burdens

• Align with statewide efforts to address root causes while maintaining humane, accountable solutions

This protects Carson City from carrying the burden alone

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Parental Notification Initiative 

• Establish a Sheriff's Office program to notify parents when their child is involved in drug related investigation

• Focus on early intervention to prevent overdose and save lives

• Build on proven national models that have reduced youth substance abuse

• Address issues proactively allowing for parents to be informed

This gives parents the chance to step in early—before a mistake becomes a tragedy.

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Youth Online Safety Initiative

• Partner with schools to educate students on the rise of social media use

• Address issues such as cyberbullying online predators, and digital harassment

• Teach students how social media activity can have real-world and legal consequences

• Provide guidance on responsible online behavior and digital decision making

• Equip parents with resources to monitor and support their children’s online activity

• Focus on prevention and education to keep youth safe before problems arise

This helps protect kids before online behavior turns into real-world consequences.

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Deputy Retention &Training

• Retain experienced deputies and staff, reduce turnover

• Invest in training and career development

• Build a stable, professional workforce

Deputies don’t leave bad jobs—they leave bad leadership. And that’s something we can fix.

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Targeting Fentanyl & Drug Crime

• Intelligence-driven enforcement

• Focus of traffickers—not just users

• Strengthen partnerships with regional agencies

Keeps dangerous drugs off our streets and focuses enforcement where it matters most.

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Leadership & Accountability

• Require Sheriff's administration to participate in monthly ride-along with patrol deputies

• Enhances accountability, boosts morale, and ensures policies reflect real-world needs

• Drawing from successful models in other Nevada departments

Leadership should be present, accountable, and on the street—not just behind a desk.

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Officer Wellness and Mental Health Support

• Develop a confidential, peer-led mental health program for staff, (no paper tiger program)

• Provide access to counseling and stress management training

• Support staff dealing with high-stress demands of the job

• Improve performance, reduce burnout, and strengthen long-term retention

Taking care of our deputies means they can take better care of our community.

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Neighborhood Watch Expansion

• Dedicate a deputy coordinator to lead and expand community watch programs

• Facilitating regular meetings to identify and address local concerns like vandalism or traffic issues

• Leverage volunteer efforts to prevent crime

Public safety works best when the community is part of the solution.

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Streamlined Enforcement for Minor Offenses

• Improve supervisory oversight for consistent enforcement

• Reduce paperwork through digital tools and administrative support

• Focus on addressing lower-level crimes efficiently

• Deter small offenses before they escalate into larger offenses

• Free up deputies to focus on high-priority calls and visibility in the community

Smarter enforcement means better results and safer streets.