Political Affairs
The Washoe County Sheriff Deputies Association is actively engaged in national, state, and local politics. We are an active member of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), a coalition of more than 241,000 law enforcement officers from across the United States representing the interests of America’s law enforcement officers through legislative advocacy, political action, and education.
We are also a member of the Public Safety Alliance of Nevada (PSAN), which represents nearly every law enforcement officer in the state. PSAN conducts candidate endorsements, political affairs, and lobbying at the State legislature on behalf of the member associations. PSAN is represented by the following organizations:
Carson City Deputy Sheriff's Association
Carson City Sheriffs' Supervisory Association
Douglas County Sheriff's Protective Association
Las Vegas Peace Officers Association
Las Vegas Peace Officer Supervisor Association
Las Vegas Police Managers & Supervisors Association
Las Vegas Police Protective Association
Nevada Police Union
North Las Vegas Police Officers Association
North Las Vegas Police Supervisors Association
Police Officer's Association of Clark County School District
Reno Police Protective Association
Sparks Police Protective Association
Washoe County School Police Officer's Association
Washoe County Sheriff Deputies Association
Washoe County Sheriff's Supervisory Deputies Association
For the 2026 campaign season, candidates with a valid email
address listed on the Secretary of State or local County websites will receive an
invitation to participate in our endorsement process. Interviews for judicial
candidates is anticipated in February, while all other interviews are anticipated at
the end of March and into the first week of April. For more information, please
contact Executive Director Jason Lesher directly, or at 775-221-7475, or
info@washoecountysda.com