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Washoe County Sheriff: Washoe County Detention Facility To Temporarily Suspend Friends, Family Visitation During Technology ...
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office awarded the new contract to Smart Communications. Smart Communications will provide an integrated inm ...
Sarah Johns
Mar 09, 2022 - 12:18PM
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PR #:
2022-41
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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.