The Reno Police Department seeks to maintain public confidence in the ability of
the department to investigate and properly adjudicate complaints against its
members. The department has the responsibility to discipline those whose conduct
discredits the department or impairs its effective operation. It is your right
to file a complaint against an employee of the police department if you feel
that you have been unjustly treated. The Reno Police Department currently
operates with four fulltime officers and a public safety officer. When you need to
contact a officer you can call the Reno Police Department at 903-785-1744. If
you can't make contact you should call the Lamar County Sheriff's Department at
903-737-2400 and they will Dispatch the on call Reno Police Officer. For other
Questions and concerns please contact Chief Joey McCarthy at the Police Department or on his cell phone at 903-491-6010.
FOR ANY EMERGENCY PLEASE DIAL 911
INVESTIGATIONS
When reports are investigated by the department, they are divided as either
misdemeanor or felony. The misdemeanor and felony cases are investigated by
Sgt. Jeff
Sugg. When cases are
closed out, a case status update is sent to the victim or complainant showing
the manner in which it was closed and any further action planned on the part of
the investigator.
