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Public Safety Department

The Public Safety Department provides for the safety and security of people and property of Western Nevada College. It is our commitment to provide professional services for students, employees, and community. The Public Safety Department provides:

  • protection of all persons and property on college property
  • enforcement of all laws and regulations on college property
  • traffic control and enforcement
  • visitor assistance
  • lost and found services
  • loss prevention and reporting
  • identification of safety hazards

Contact Information

The Public Safety Department office is located in Bristlecone 132 on the Carson City Campus.

Emergency Calls (Life Threatening):
   from on campus-9-911
   from off campus-911
All Other Calls:
   from on campus-ext. 3308 or 775-230-1952
   from off campus-775-445-3308 or 775-230-1952

Hours of Operation:

   Monday - Thursday  9 am to 1 am
   Friday  9 am to 11 pm
   Saturday  7 am to 11 pm
   Sunday  7 am to 7 pm

Public Safety Staff

   Jack Piirainen  -  Director of Public Safety
   Roberto Ramirez  -  Security Officer
   Curtis Sakamoto  -  Security Officer
   Gary Webster  -  Security Officer
   Jack Means  -  Facility Attendant

Student Crisis Intervention Team
In an effort to provide a safe campus environment and assist students, Western Nevada College has developed a Student Crisis Intervention Team that includes members of our college as well as community professionals. We have procedures in place to ensure open communication between departments on campus as well as with community partners.

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General Questions: info_desk@wnc.edu
Last Updated: 08/23/2007
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