The new temporary leadership positions will support the new acting police chief.
The Reno City Council has approved an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Reno and Washoe County, acting by and through the Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO).
This agreement designates an Acting Chief of Police for the City of Reno and authorizes other members of the WCSO staff, to temporarily serve in support roles on an as-needed basis. Washoe County approved the contract earlier this month.
Under the agreement, Acting Chief of Police Corey Solferino, who stepped into the role on March 9, will be joined by retired Reno Police Department Commander Sean Garlock and retired Washoe County Undersheriff Wayne Yarbrough. Garlock will support the department as Acting Chief of Sworn Staff, while Yarbrough will help lead the department’s support staff as Acting Chief of Professional Staff.
The temporary leadership structure follows the City Manager’s decision to place the Reno Police Chief and five department members on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. The city still has not released any new details about the investigation -- or the allegations the officers are facing.
The agreement authorizes up to $2,000,000 of city funding to pay for those being brought on -- as well as other resources needed during this time.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to Sean Garlock and Wayne Yarbrough for pausing their retirements to support the Reno Police Department,” said Acting Chief Corey Solferino. “We are fortunate to have these two titans of law enforcement willing to stand alongside us and help lead this agency forward. They know this community inside and out, and it is an honor to have them on our team as we continue the work to protect and serve the people of Reno.”
Police services in Reno will continue without interruption.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Reno City Council is expected to look at an agreement with Washoe County for police leadership.
The agreement would allow Washoe County Undersheriff Corey Solferino to serve as acting Reno Police Chief.
Washoe County approved the agreement last week.
This all comes after Reno's police chief and five other officers went on administrative leave earlier this month.
The City hasn't told us the reason why.
