It's a big day for Washoe County School Police as they celebrate the contributions of their Chief ahead of his retirement.
In honor of Chief Jason Trevino's hard work, along with the entire organization, the board declared today to be Law Enforcement Recognition Day.
After 18 years of service to the educators, children, and families of the school district, Chief Trevino tells us that one of his favorite things about the job includes reuniting with students he knew in past years who are now adults and getting to learn their stories.
"You know working with kids has been very rewarding versus working with adults, where it's often times you see the same thing over and over again with the same people," said Trevino. "With kids, they really do have a chance to change their lives and you know if you impact them at a young enough age, it's fun to be a part of that."
He says another highlight was working as a motor officer in the beginning of his career.
Trevino joined the school district as a police officer in 2005. Over the years he has been promoted to Sergeant, then to Deputy of Chief, then selected as Chief in 2015.
He tells us he's looking forward to pursuing his hobbies after many years of focusing on his career.
"My job just gets in the way of my hobbies so I'm looking forward to making my hobbies my full-time job" said Trevino. "You know, spending time with the people I love, doing the things that I love, hiking, being out in the mountains, riding my motorcycle, playing guitar, jujitsu. You know, living life."
Trevino's replacement has yet to be determined but he shares some advice for the next Chief.
"Advice for the next chief would be keep an open mind and just realize that the job isn't the day-to-day boots on the ground law enforcement anymore," said Trevino. "You're an administrator and you have to put the needs of the district and the department first and it's a big job. I just wish them the best and the success in the future."
Trevino's final message to the community: Safety is everyone's responsibility.
"Safety is everyone's responsibility. It's not just school police, it's not just the teacher, the principal, the school, or the superintendent, it's everyone's job. Everyone in our community," said Trevino. "Even if you don't have kids that go to our school, if you hear something or you see something you need to report that to authorities because it's all of our jobs to make sure our kids are safe, and they can learn."
Not only is the board very thankful for Chief Trevino's service but they also wish him the best of luck on his future endeavors, as well as a happy birthday as it falls on the same day, he retires this Friday.
