Reno Police Department

Kathryn Nance is dressed in business attire and smiling in front of a window. Through the window, part of Reno is visible, including buildings, an overcast sky, and a letter sculpture that reads “BELIEVE” with the Truckee River flowing behind it.

New Reno Police Chief on homelessness, officer mental health and community policing

Lucia Starbuck

The former deputy chief of the Stockton Police Department, Kathryn Nance, will be sworn in as Reno’s chief of police in February, and she’s the first woman to lead the department. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck spoke with Nance about her policing vision.

Nance is smiling while speaking with multiple women with their backs to the camera inside a gymnasium.

City manager picks Stockton police deputy chief over Sparks police chief for next Reno police chief

Lucia Starbuck

Reno’s City Manager has nominated the next chief of police.

Two people in business clothing are standing next to separate cocktail tables inside a gymnasium and speaking to small groups of people.

Reno Police chief finalists, union, community leaders envision the future of policing

Lucia Starbuck

A small crowd of city staff, community leaders and police officers gathered Thursday night to mingle with finalists for the Reno Police Department’s chief search.

A collage with headshots of Chris Crawforth and Kathryn Nance side by side. They are both smiling and wearing dark blue police uniforms. Crawforth is a man and positioned in front of an American flag. Nance is a woman seated in front of a grey backdrop.

Local Stories

Two finalists announced for the next Reno Police Department chief

Lucia Starbuck

The City of Reno has released the names of the two finalists for the Reno Police Department’s next chief of police.

Local Stories

KUNR Today: RPD Chief Soto retiring, Nevada’s unemployment rate sits at 5 percent

Lucia Starbuck

Read or listen to the news headlines for Tuesday, April 19, 2022.

A man holds a sign that says, "Blue Lives Matter."

Politics and Policy

Nevada Lawmakers Pass Controversial Bill Removing Protections For Officers Under Investigation

Lucia Starbuck

Lawmakers in Nevada are rolling back protections granted to law enforcement officers under investigation. The protections were just put into place last…

A sign on the ground that says, "Ban Chokeholds," covered in spotted shade from a tree.

Politics and Policy

Activists Say Police Reform Bill To Ban Chokeholds In Nevada Isn’t Enough

Lucia Starbuck

Black Lives Matter protests have erupted across the country, and in Nevada, and with them, demands for police reform. In response, lawmakers in Nevada…

Red and blue lights flashing on top of a police car.

Exploring Police Reform Efforts, Challenges In Washoe County

Jayden Perez

The City of Reno held a virtual town hall on June 22 with top county law enforcement officials to discuss a study on policing in Washoe County. The study…

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Washoe Co. Law Enforcement Officials Discuss Reforms

Jayden Perez

Top law enforcement officials in Washoe County spoke during a town hall on Monday, June 22, about some of the steps their agencies are looking at to…

La política de uso de fuerza del Departamento de Policía de Reno se actualizó para incluir una advertencia antes de que se requiera el uso de fuerza mortal cuando sea razonable, y se exija a los agentes de policía que intervengan en situaciones de fuerza.

En Español

La Policía De Reno Actualiza Su Política Sobre El Uso De Fuerza

Lesly Virgen-Mariscal

Read in English.El Departamento de Policía de Reno (RPD, por sus siglas en inglés), recientemente anunció algunos cambios en su política sobre el uso de…