After more than 25 years of dedicated service, the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office recognizes the retirement of Deputy Brian Harris and K9 Ava. During his career, Deputy Harris served across many divisions within our office, including Detention, House Arrest, the Training Division, and Patrol, as well as 14 years with the WCSO K9 Unit. In that time, he helped develop and guide the program through his leadership, experience, and commitment to preparing both deputies and K9 teams for the demands of the job. K9 Ava faithfully served alongside Deputy Harris for six years, helping ensure the safety of our deputies, partner agencies, and the community. Beyond her work in the field, Ava became a beloved presence in our community. “Deputy Harris has been an integral part of the success of our K9 program for more than a decade. His dedication to training, mentorship, and service has left a lasting legacy within this office,” said Sheriff Darin Balaam. “K9 Ava has been an outstanding partner and a true ambassador for our agency, earning the admiration of our community. They will both be greatly missed.” Please join us in wishing Deputy Harris and K9 Ava a well-deserved retirement and many years of happiness in this next chapter. #WCSO #Deputies #Retirement #K9 #K9Unit #K9Retirement #ThankYouForYourService #ProudSheriff