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Volunteers
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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is very fortunate to be augmented by a large pool of civilian volunteers. Our volunteers assist with office duties, staff satellite stations, and our Chaplain Unit, Citizen Patrol, Mounted Posse, and Search and Rescue, and TRIAD units are comprised totally of volunteers. Another important volunteer unit is our Reserve Deputy Sheriffs. The Reserves frequently assist full-time deputies in Jail and Patrol duties.
Approximately sixty additional volunteers work in our substations and as support staff in the main office.
Our volunteers have donated over 62,000 hours of service. Calculating the national average worth of volunteer work, our volunteers have saved our county in excess of $1,022,000.00
Anyone interested in joining our volunteer programs should call 775-782-9931
Chaplain Unit
The Chaplain Unit provides critical emotional support to citizens affected by a traumatic event. Chaplains accompany deputies when difficult news is to be delivered to an individual or family. Each of Douglas County Sheriff's four Chaplains receives specialized training for these delicate, and often emotional, duties. (Back to top)
Citizen Patrol
The Citizen Patrol consists of approximately forty-three volunteers. The Citizen Patrol enforces handicap parking restrictions, conducts home vacation checks, initiates the removal of abandoned vehicles, conducts radar trailer placement, completes office reports and assists our department as needs arise. (Back to top)
Mounted Posse
 The Douglas County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose members have an interest in horses and a desire to serve the community. The Mounted Posse assists Search and Rescue, and in the event of fire, flood, or other disasters that might require the relocation of large animals, the Posse is prepared to work with owners and emergency management services for evacuation purposes. Each year, the Posse presents a scholarship to a high school senior who plans to pursue further education in criminal justice or animal science. The Posse has funded more than $10,000 in scholarships since the beginning of the program in 1999. For more info, call Mike Murphy at 782-1991 or visit our website at www.dcsmposse.com. (Back to top)
Reserve Deputies
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office maintains a fully operational and trained Reserve unit. Reserve Deputy Sheriffs are constantly performing duties in either the jail or patrol divisions. Reserve Deputy Sheriff applicants must pass a written test, oral interview, physical agility test, background examination, a psychological test, medical examination, and a polygraph test. All Douglas County Reserve Deputies must complete an approved 220-hour Nevada P.O.S.T. reserve academy, and demonstrate proficiency in basic law enforcement skills. For more information on our reserve deputy program please contact Captain Mike Biaggini. (Back to top)
Search and Rescue
TRIAD Senior Programs
TRIAD is a volunteer service organization combining a cooperative agreement between the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, East Fork Fire and Paramedic District and Douglas County senior citizens, committed to enhancing the quality of life for our senior citizens.
The following are current TRIAD programs offered free to the public:
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The RUOK Program Also known as the Guardian System Program, this is a computerized telephone system designed to stay in touch on a daily basis with our senior citizens who live alone.
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The File of Life - In the event you are unable to inform paramedics or other life saving personnel yourself, this card contains pertinent medical information and comes with a convenient and recognizable refrigerator magnet holder.
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Senior Identification Cards - I.D. cards showing the name, address, and contact information of the holder as well as medical information for use by paramedics. (Both the File of Life and Senior I.D. cards are available at the senior center or sheriff’s office.) (Back to top)
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The Douglas County Senior Directory – This program designs, publishes, and distributes the annual Information and Referral Senior Directory, a guide to community services for seniors who live in Douglas County and the surrounding area.
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Senior Law Enforcement Academy - Offered once a year. Interested seniors meet once a week for 12-14 weeks. Designed to educate our senior citizens in the various areas of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the services provided.
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Designed for the dementia patients and their loved ones. The program provides an opportunity for the senior to be photographed and have these photographs and other identifying information maintained by law enforcement in the event that a senior becomes disoriented and unable to find their way home. (Back to top)
- Evacuation Disaster Program - In the event of a disaster, those living alone or are disabled and would not be able to evacuate without assistance would receive the help they need in times of disaster. Sunshine Program - Birthday cards are sent each month to those senior citizens currently receiving Meals on Wheels.
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Senior for a Day Program - A celebration to honor four seniors with a special luncheon and gift basket. Seniors are randomly selected at the annual TRIAD cooperative agreement signing between Douglas County seniors, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and East Fork Fire and Paramedic District. To sign up for any of the above programs or for information about TRIAD call 775-782-9858.(Back to top)
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