ELKO — Several dozen people attended and took part in the Elko Police Department’s first First Tuesday event, which was designed as a way to introduce the public to local first responders — and those responders to the public.
Police Lt. Shane Daz host the First Tuesday event at the Elko Region Airport terminal on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
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Police student resource officer Aaron Hildreth provides Halloween safety tips at the First Tuesday event at the Elko Regional Airport terminal on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
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A 2-year-old girl enjoys herself as one of three children at the First Tuesday event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, which focused on Halloween safety.
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Elko County District Attorney Tyler Ingram answers a question at the First Tuesday event at the Elko Regional Airport terminal on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
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Cynthia Shedd and her sons, Benjamin, 7, left, and Finnegan, 5, stand in the Elko Region Airport terminal near the painted boot her mother-in-law created. She said she wanted her kids to learn how to interact with law enforcement.
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Elko Police Chief Kyle Ward speaks to those attending the First Tuesday event, noting he was pleased just one member of the public attended and hoped more would be there next time.
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Police student resource officer Aaron Hildreth provides Halloween safety tips at the First Tuesday event at the Elko Regional Airport terminal on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
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A 2-year-old girl enjoys herself as one of three children at the First Tuesday event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, which focused on Halloween safety.
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Police Lt. Shane Daz host the First Tuesday event at the Elko Region Airport terminal on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
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West Wendover Police Chief Bradlee Hillaker speaks about his agency's mission, especially during Halloween, to those at the First Tuesday event at the Elko Regional Airport terminal on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
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Elko council member Giovanni Puccinelli speaks briefly at the First Tuesday event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
Elko County Juvenile Probation Chief Heather Plager talks about the programs available through her agency at the First Tuesday event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
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Elko Fire Chief James Johnston said his teams are visiting schools during Fire Safety Week and encouraged safety during the Halloween season at the First Tuesday event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
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Trevor Hanlon of Battle Born Youth ChalleNGe Academy talks on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, about the successes within his program.
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Carlin Police Chief Kevin McKinney speaks speaks during the First Tuesday event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
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District Attorney Tyler Ingram speaks about the functions of his agency, both from a criminal and civil aspect, at the First Tuesday event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
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Sheriff Aitor Narvaiza talks about the duties of his office and agency during the First Tuesday event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. He has filed for re-election.
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Dave Sexton, Great Basin College criminal justice professor, talks at the First Tuesday event on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, about the benefits to law enforcement officers of continuing their education.
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Nevada State Police Capt. Matt McLaughlin said several agencies will take part in Sirens & Sweets behind the Nevada Highway Patrol office on Saterday, Oct. 25.
Elko County District Attorney Tyler Ingram answers a question at the First Tuesday event at the Elko Regional Airport terminal on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.
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Elko Police Chief Kyle Ward speaks to those attending the First Tuesday event, noting he was pleased just one member of the public attended and hoped more would be there next time.
Keith KohnKeith Kohn is editor of the Elko Daily Free Press. Reach him at kkohn@elkodaily.com.
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