Crawforth has a master’s degree in public administration from Columbia Southern University and a bachelor’s degree in conservation biology from the University of Nevada, Reno.Ĭrawforth is an executive board member of the Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association, a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and a graduate of the Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP). Prior to serving as the Chief, he held leadership positions within the Sparks Police Department as a Deputy Chief, Investigations Lieutenant, Internal Affairs Lieutenant, and Patrol Sergeant. With over 20 years of law enforcement experience, Crawforth currently serves as the Sparks Police Department’s Chief of Police, which maintains the safety of over 100,000 residents with 189 employees (127 sworn officers). I’m excited for our residents to meet them–and incredibly hopeful for our city.” Christopher Crawforth “Both Kathryn and Chris align with the feedback we’ve received from our community on what they want to see in Reno’s next Chief of Police and are eminently qualified to lead our police department. “We are fortunate to have received such high-quality applicants,” said Reno City Manager Doug Thornley. The City anticipates Reno’s new Chief of Police will be hired in January 2023, following the City Manager’s appointment and confirmation by the Reno City Council. Next, the City will host a community meet and greet for the public to meet the finalists. The finalists were selected by three advisory committees, with representatives from City leadership, the Reno Police Department, and community stakeholders.

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