Washoe County Sheriff: Washoe County Detention Facility To Temporarily Suspend Friends, Family Visitation During Technology ...

Reno NV

09 March, 2022

5:06 PM

Description

Press release from Washoe County Sheriff: Sarah Johns Mar 09, 2022 - 12:18PM PR #: 2022-41 Date Issued: Mar 09, 2022 - 12:18PM For Immediate Release Washoe County Detention Facility to temporarily suspend friends, family visitation during technology upgrade Contact: Sarah Johns Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office: 775-785-6235 Cell: 775-391-0407 The Washoe County Detention Facility will begin installation of a new inmate communications platform next week. As such, video visitation will be suspended for family members and friends beginning March 14, 2022, through March 21, 2022. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office awarded the new contract to Smart Communications. Smart Communications will provide an integrated inmate communication system which includes video visitation, phones, email, tablets, personal mail, and more. The first phase of the upgrade begins next Monday. Between next Monday – the following Sunday, only professional attorney visits will be authorized. Inmates will be able to contact loved ones by telephone. Then, visitation should resume Monday, March 21st using the new platform. This press release was produced by Washoe County Sheriff. The views expressed here are the author's own.