The Sparks Police department is actively seeking volunteers to help with parking enforcement, neighborhood watch, special events, and more. “Sparks Police needs and uses volunteers for various reasons. Mostly we like to involve our community members who are interested in helping their community, but they don’t want to have a full-time job,” says Sparks Police Crime … [Read more...]
City receives federal funds to improve communication systems
In early March, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto was able to help secure $1.4 million in federal funding for the Sparks Police department to replace outdated 800-megahertz radios and equipment that first responders use to protect the city. The funding will allow Sparks Police to purchase new P25 radios that are compatible with a new communication transmission system being … [Read more...]
First responders help make Christmas season special for 60 local kids
Sparks police and fire departments come together for Holiday with a Hero event Last Wednesday, December 8, volunteers from the Sparks Fire and Sparks Police departments gave local kids a Christmas to remember by treating them to a shopping spree at Target at the Legends Outlet in Sparks as part of its annual Holiday with a Hero event. Thanks to the Nugget Casino Resort, … [Read more...]
Nevada News Briefs
Woman could get Life for Killing Involving Custody Dispute RENO — A 40-year-old woman convicted of killing a man involved in a child custody dispute with her could be sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison when sentenced April 9 in state District Court in Reno. A jury on Jan. 31 convicted Katherine Fletcher of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon in the … [Read more...]
Krall sworn in as new police chief of Sparks
Monday marked a new beginning at the Sparks Police Department as new chief Pete Krall was sworn in to office at the city council meeting. Krall began his new job recently, and has had a busy first week getting up to speed on his new responsibilities, but he is excited and more than ready to take on the role. Krall started his career in law enforcement in August 1994 first at … [Read more...]
Sparks Police Department Launches Program That Helps Parents Manage Difficult Teens
Around for 28 years, the Parent Project is an initiative that formed when concerned parents approached police departments yearning for officers to step in and work with their difficult or out-of-control teens. Considering that the Sparks Police Department deals with juvenile issues quite often, officers Ken Gallop and Damon O’Connell looked into The Parent Project and … [Read more...]
Sparks Police Department hires pair of Community Resource Officers
The Sparks Police Department wants to get closer to the community it serves. Sparks Chief of Police Brian Allen announced last Tuesday that officers Ken Gallop and Damon O’Connell have been hired as Community Resource Officers thanks to a three-year grant the department was awarded. They will be pegged numerous responsibilities to help improve the department’s relationship … [Read more...]
Sparks police sponsor party for Senior Phone Patrol
The Sparks Police Department held its annual Christmas Party for 44 senior citizens enrolled in the Senior Phone Patrol. Thanks to donations from area businesses, each senior received a Christmas gift from Santa. The party also featured a meal prepared by Carolina Kitchen & BBQ Company and music. The Senior Phone Patrol program is a free service provided to seniors … [Read more...]