Request for Appointment and Agreement

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I hereby request appointment by Sheriff Darin Balaam as a Washoe County Honorary Deputy
Sheriff for the specific purposes of maintaining an active membership in the Washoe County
Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association [WCHDSA] and supporting/promoting effective law
enforcement for Washoe County and for no other purpose. At the present time, the Association
is not accepting membership applications by out-of-state applicants or applications for
membership at the rank of Deputy Sheriff.

I agree to maintain active membership in WCHDSA by promptly paying all dues upon
notice, attending at least half of the general membership meetings held during the year,
supporting all WCHDSA functions and complying with the articles, by-laws, and such policies
of the WCHDSA as the Officers and the Board of Directors may prescribe.
I fu lly understand and agree that my appointment and membership does not confer any
peace officer authority, does not entitle me to carry a concealed weapon, does not entitle me
to use my identification card or badge to collect debts, establish credit, or attempt to gain
any personal advantage whatsoever. I further acknowledge that my membership does not
permit me to create, purchase, lease or otherwise obtain, use and/or sell any logo,
badge, insignia or other identification using the Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriff
badge, or legend identifying the wearing as being associated with the Association or the
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.

I further understand and agree that if appointed , I will at all times conduct myself in a
manner which will not reflect adversely upon the Sheriff, the department, the law enforcement
profession, or the WCHDSA.

I also fu lly understand and agree that my appointment can be revoked by the Board of
Directors or Sheriff for good cause shown. My WCHDSA badge and identification remains the
property of the Sheriff and the WCHDSA. I agree that I will promptly surrender either or both
upon demand by the Sheriff or the Board of Directors of the WCHDSA.
I hereby grant permission to Sheriff Darin Balaam and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to
conduct an inquiry into my background to determine my suitability for appointment.