Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini Appointed to State Post

Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/16/2014 - 9:37pm

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval appointed Douglas County Sheriff Ron Pierini as chairman of the Nevada Commission of Police Officers' Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) on On Tuesday, May 13, 2014.

Sheriff Pierini has been on the Commission since 2002 and the Chairman since 2006 after being appointed by three Governors, Kenny Guinn, Jim Gibbons and Brian Sandoval.

According to a press releases, selection to the non-compensated Board of Commissioners is based largely upon the appointee's commitment to professionalism and excellence within the law enforcement field.

Governor Sandoval wrote a letter personally thanking Sheriff Pierini for his continued service to our great state.

It is P.O.S.T.’s mission to develop and deliver professional training for all law enforcement officers throughout the State of Nevada. The Commission of Police Officers' Standards and Training ensures that law enforcement agencies comply with established statutes and regulations in order to enhance the safety of officers, residents and visitors of the State of Nevada.