Jason Soto Formally Named Reno Police Chief

Jason Soto, who has spent the last three years as Reno’s acting police chief, is now officially the Police Chief. A unanimous Reno Council affirmed the appointment of Soto, as recommended by the City Managery. One of Soto’s top commanders, Ollie Miller, calls Soto a friend and a mentor who’s done the city a lot of good as acting chief. Soto vaulted past two deputy chiefs, four dozen lieutenants and sergeants to get appointed acting chief. Another unusual aspect of Soto’s promotion, he was also the police union leader for the city. The union contributed heavily to the political campaigns of Mayor Hillary Schieve and several other councilmembers.