🌱 New Police Chief Talks Homelessness + New Girl Scout Cookie Flavor

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Reno Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine, but cold. High: 36 Low: 22.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. Reno's new police chief talked about her views on law enforcement's role in addressing homelessness in the community. In a recent interview, Police Chief Kathryn Nance said that victims of crimes deserve police services regardless of whether they are housed or unhoused and that arresting people isn't the way to solve homelessness. (Sparks Tribune)
2. Girl Scout cookie season is here, and the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada will be selling cookies around the Reno area starting Friday, Feb. 17. This year, the Girls Scouts are introducing a new flavor, the Raspberry Rally, that is similar to the popular Thin Mint but with raspberry flavoring instead of mint. (KOLO)
3. The Reno Police Department recently released the body camera footage from a recent officer-involved shooting. On Jan. 8, officers responded to a call at an apartment complex on Sky Valley Dr. During the incident, one of the two suspects was killed and the other was taken to the hospital for shooting injuries, while one of the responding police officers was also shot and hospitalized. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

• 3rd Saturday Open Studios At Reno Art Works (11:00 AM)
• Knit/Crochet/Craft In Reno At Swill Coffee And Wine (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the hunt for a new job? Check out this roundup of open positions in and around the Reno area, including multiple opportunities in customer service, sales, project management, and more. (Reno Patch)
• The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is reminding drivers that it's required by law to move over for first responders. In the instance that drivers can't move over due to poor weather or heavy traffic, the sheriff's office instructed drivers to slow down. (KOLO)
• Jazz music fans, mark your calendars! The Reno Little Theater will be hosting Westward You, a musical performance by For the Love of Jazz and KNCJ 89.5. The pay-what-you-want event will run on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.