The Carson City Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) celebrated its dedicated volunteers at the annual Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Ceremony held on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Fandango Casino in Carson City. This year, CCSO volunteers have collectively contributed over 19,656 hours of volunteer service, which equates to a salary cost savings of over $517,203 so far this year.
Carson City Sheriff’s Office currently has over 100 volunteers (Volunteers In Partnership with the Sheriff) VIPS that selflessly serve and volunteer their time and exemplifies what it means to be a true public servant.
(14) Aero Squadron Aero Squadron
(9) Cadets
(5) Chaplains
(13) Mounted Unit Mounted Unit
(22) Search & Rescue
(6) Uniformed Reserves
(1) VIPS False Alarm Reduction
(7) VIPS CIVIL / Records
(1) VIPS K-9
(2) VIPS Jail Administrative
(9) VIPS Jail Visitation
(10) VIPS Administrative
(11) VIPS Patrol
(1) VIPS Evidence Vault
(5) VIPS Traffic Safety LIDAR
(8) VIPS Front Counter
Throughout 2025, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Volunteers assisted with special events, provided support during emergencies, and offer a helping hand when needed. This service is invaluable and allows our non-sworn employees to focus on their important daily tasks, and enable our sworn personnel to prioritize higher priority calls for service and remain available for the Carson City community.
During the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Appreciation and Recognition Ceremony, Sheriff Kenneth Furlong, Undersheriff Jerome Tushbant, Assistant Sheriff James Primka, Assistant Sheriff Daniel Gonzales, and Volunteer Coordinator / Reserve Commander Robert Rikalo expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the hard work and dedication shown by the CCSO Volunteer Team, and their demonstration of their unwavering commitment to the community.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office extends heartfelt thanks to all volunteers for their commitment and look forward to another year of superior service and community engagement. If you are interested in joining the Carson City Sheriff’s Office team of volunteers. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Rob Rikalo at (775) 283-7810 or Rrikalo@Carson.org.
