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LCSO Message of the Week on January 17, 2025: Sex Offender Task Force

Message of the Week 01/17/2025

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office finished the process of retooling the Sex Offender Task Force. I asked Commander Miller to share the vision and mission of the Sex Offender Task Force with the community; see Commander Miller’s submitted letter below:

Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Task Force

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office highlights the work of its Sex Offender Task Force, a specialized team dedicated to public safety and offender accountability. The Task Force is comprised of four highly trained Lyon County Deputies:
  • Coordinator, Deputy Ted Ziegenfuss (Central Command)
  • Deputy Jeremy Tafelmeyer (Western Command)
  • Deputy Travis Masterson (Northern Command)
  • Deputy Steven Vawter (Southern Command)
  • Administrative assistant, Kelsey Ravetto.
The task force is overseen by Central Area Commander Jeff Miller:
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Task Force is multifaceted, focusing on:
  • 1. Ensuring that sexual offenders required to register with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office remain in compliance with all legal requirements of their registration.
  • 2. Investigating reports of offenders who are out of compliance.
  • 3. Investigating reports of sexual offenders residing in Lyon County who are not currently registered as required by law.
  • 4. Making arrests when appropriate to uphold the law and ensure compliance.
Proactive Community Protection:

As part of its commitment to the community, the Task Force routinely and proactively contacts registered sexual offenders to verify their continued compliance. These proactive measures are crucial in maintaining the safety and well-being of Lyon County residents.

Vision and Goals:

The goal of the Task Force is to achieve and maintain 100% compliance among all registered sexual offenders residing in Lyon County. For those who choose not to adhere to their legal obligations, the Task Force is resolute in ensuring they are brought to justice.

Statistics:
  •  Total Offenders Overseen: 251 registered sexual offenders.
  •  Fernley: 89
  •  Silver Springs/Stagecoach: 86
  • Dayton: 44
  •  Mason/Smith Valley: 32

These statistics play a crucial role in guiding the Task Force’s resource allocation and prioritization efforts, ensuring that attention is effectively directed to areas with higher concentrations of offenders.

Through diligent work and a focus on accountability, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Task Force remains steadfast in its mission to protect the community and uphold the law.

Jeffrey S. Miller

Central Commander

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office was running the Sex Offender Task Force aggressively; it will be run more aggressively from here on out.

Respectfully,
Sheriff Brad Pope