Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance, a former Stockton deputy police chief, is on administrative leave as part of an investigation into alleged violations of department policies, according to Reno city officials.
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve announced Tuesday in a press conference that Nance and five members of her executive staff were placed on paid administrative leave. She did not elaborate on the violations.
“Public safety and maintaining the trust of our community are our highest priorities,” Schieve said in a statement. “When concerns are raised involving leadership in the Reno Police Department, it is our responsibility to address them thoughtfully and transparently while ensuring the safety of our residents.”
Schieve requested an independent investigation by the Nevada Department of Public Safety to ensure transparency. During the probe, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will oversee operations, with Washoe County Undersheriff Corey Solferino as acting chief of police in Reno.
The specific allegations involve breaches of Reno Police Department policies, though details were not disclosed, according to city officials.
The Stockton Police Department confirmed they are aware of the situation but are not conducting any related investigation into Nance’s time in Stockton.
Nance joined the Stockton Police Department in 1996, rising to captain in 2019 and deputy chief in 2020, according to the Reno Police Department website. She managed investigations into major crimes like homicides and gang violence, oversaw the department’s $53 million budget, and handled logistical duties.
Nance was also a finalist before Stanley McFadden was hired as Stockton’s police chief, Stocktonia previously reported. She has decades of law enforcement experience and was Stockton PD’s Deputy Chief of Operations, responsible for a $107 million budget. Nance also served as Stockton’s Deputy Chief of Logistics.