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315 South Humboldt Street Battle Mountain, Nevada, 89820
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Sheriff’s Department
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Ron Unger
SHERIFF |
Battle Mountain, NV P.O. Box 1625 89820 (775) 635-1100 Fax (775) 635-2577 |
Austin, Nv. P.O. Box 87 Main Street Austin, NV 89310 (775) 964-2661 Fax (775) 964-2122 |
Mission Statement
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The overall mission of the Lander County Sheriff's Office is to provide Community based law enforcement services to the citizens of Lander County. Each officer must be reminded of the primary goal of Law Enforcement, which is to provide fair, equitable and efficient service to all citizens within our legal jurisdiction.
It is critical that all members understand and support the organization's mission. Our mission is our legitimate basis for existence and the basis for our professional ethics, goals, objectives, rules, regulations, operating policies, procedures and practices. Our mission is a contract with the citizens we serve as well as an affirmation of their trust. A contract that each employee is charged with the responsibility to protect and promote.
Crime Line
The Lander County Sheriff's Office has a new CRIME LINE. Concerned people may call and leave a message on a recorded line. It is not necessary to leave your name, although if you wish to be contacted you may leave a phone number. No effort will be made to identify callers unless they desire to be identified. Persons calling the CRIME LINE should make every effort to leave as much detailed information as possible. Call 635-TIPP
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Sometimes in my neighborhood, I see things that are out of place, or unusual, or people who are "suspicious". I really don't feel comfortable calling the Sheriff's Office. Can you tell me about the procedure? A. The Lander County Sheriff's Office, like any other law enforcement agency, counts on the thousands of sets of eyes from our citizens to alert us to unusual conditions. Anytime someone calls, an officer or dispatcher will take information, and a deputy will respond. The Sheriff's Office appreciates your calls and we rely on you to assist us by calling whenever you see anything that is suspicious or unusual. Q. How do I get a copy of a police report? A. Copies of accident reports or burglary reports for purposes of insurance claims may be obtained from Sheriff's Administration for a fee of $5. These may be obtained Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 5 PM. All other reports must be obtained through the District Attorney's Office. You may reach that office at 635-5195. Q. I wish to have my house checked for proper locks, window latches, etc., to make my home burglary safe. Whom do I call? A. You can call dispatch at 635-5161 and ask for Sergeant Robert Quick or the on duty supervisor. Arrangements will be made to check your home. Q. When I call 9-1-1, how does the Sheriff's Office know where I am? A. The Lander County 9-1-1 system automatically displays the phone number to the dispatcher of any incoming 9-1-1 calls. The dispatcher will then ask for information to verify the information on the screen. All 9-1-1 calls on cellular phones made in this area come into dispatch. If you call from a cellular phone, you need to be ready with an exact location such as a mile marker. 9-1-1 should be used for emergencies only. All other requests for law enforcement should be made on the department's dispatch line at 635-5161. Q. How does traffic radar work? A. Simply speaking, a radar device sends out a signal which bounces off the approaching vehicle and returns to the device. The determines the speed of the vehicle and displays it in miles per hour to the operator. The radar units have built in calibrating devices to insure their accuracy. They are tested each day that they are used. Q. What can be done about vehicles speeding down my street? A. Call the Sheriff's Office and explain the problem. Officers will provide extra patrol and radar traffic enforcement. Citizens can help too by trying to identify the drivers of the vehicles along with a description and license plate number. Q. What can I do to make sure emergency personnel can locate my house if I need help quickly? A. Before an emergency ever occurs, make sure your address numbers are plainly visible from the street, preferably with reflective numbers. The numbers should be at least five inches high so that they can be clearly visible, even from a distance. This can save valuable time in an emergency. Q. I am going on vacation. Will the Sheriff's Office check my house until I return? A. Yes. Prior to going on vacation, notify us by telephone at 635-5161, or come to the Sheriff's Office in person and complete a Vacation Check form. We will need the following information to complete the form:
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