Assistant Reno Police Chief Oliver Miller has resigned from the Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) amid an ongoing investigation at the Reno Police Department.
He will remain active with the department.
Miller’s resignation comes as Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance and five other officers were placed on administrative leave Monday while investigators review alleged violations of department protocol. Specific details of the accusations have not been made public.
The Nevada POST Commission is responsible for setting statewide standards and training requirements for law enforcement, including certification and professional conduct guidelines. It is not clear whether Miller’s resignation from POST is directly related to the ongoing investigation.
The City of Reno confirmed the administrative leaves during a press conference on Monday, acknowledging accusations against the officers but declining to specify the nature of the allegations.
Following the leave actions, Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam said his office has accepted the city’s request to provide interim oversight of the Reno Police Department. Balaam stated that public safety and security will remain the top priority and that residents should not experience interruptions in law enforcement services during the transition.
He said coordination is ongoing with Governor Lombardo and Las Vegas Metro Sheriff McMahill to ensure a smooth handoff. Washoe County Undersheriff Corey Solferino will serve as acting police chief during this period.
Questions remain about the scope of the investigation, including the specifics of the allegations against the officers and the identities of the five others on leave. Officials have also not clarified the precise role that the Las Vegas Metro will play in assisting with the transition.
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