Crime & Prevention
CONTACT US Michael S. Cullen Sheriff Sheriff's Office Main Office 205 S. C St. P.O. Box 498 Virginia City, NV 89440 Sheriff's Office Substation 420 Canyon Way Lockwood, NV 89434 Detention Center 911 State Route 341 Virginia City, NV 89440 Emergency: 911 Main Office: 775-847-0959 Fax: 775-847-0924 Substation: 775-342-0950 Detention: 775-847-0929 Staff Directory FAQS |
The following suggestions are provided to give your family, friends, and neighbors ideas for preventing crimes in their homes, businesses and general community.
Tips for Increasing Safety
The following tips may help you increase the security of your home and/or office while you are away from the property:- Register on the Storey County Sheriff’s Office Business and Vacation watch list.
- Lock all windows and doors.
- Stop mail and cancel all deliveries or ask someone to place mail and deliveries inside the property.
- Make sure the property looks occupied, not empty.
- Put an automatic timer on several lights.
- If you’ll be gone for an extended period of time, ask someone to maintain your property. Nothing says “vacant” like accumulated, unshoveled snow or overgrown grass.
- Leave a key with someone you trust.
- Consider storing valuables, and an extra property key, in a safe deposit box.