Office of the County Manager

False Alarm Reduction Program

Effective September 8, 2024, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office concluded its contract with CryWolf Alarm Solutions. Currently, no replacement vendor has been selected, and alarm monitoring permits are not required at this time. For further inquiries, please contact Washoe311 by dialing 3-1-1, calling 775-328-2003, or emailing washoe311@washoecounty.gov.

Washoe County Alarm Ordinance

To reduce the number of false alarms the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office responds to, the Board of County Commissioners implemented an alarm ordinance on October 13, 2009 and was amended on May 16, 2012.

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Additional Information

Please contact Washoe311 Service Center at (775) 328-2003 or washoe311@washoecounty.us.

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