Guinn appoints local lawman to advisory council

Monday, Jan. 31, 2000 | 10:45 a.m.

Gov. Kenny Guinn appointed Undersheriff Dick Winget of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to serve on the Nevada Prosecution Advisory Council.

Winget began his law enforcement career in 1973. He was promoted to undersheriff in 1994.

Replacing Washoe County Sheriff Richard Kirkland, Winget will serve as the law enforcement representative to the council and will join Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa, Clark County District Attorney Stewart Bell, Carson City District Attorney Noel Waters, Lyon County District Attorney Robert Estes, Las Vegas attorney Brad Jerbic and Reno city attorney Patricia Lynch.

The council was formed in 1997 and is responsible for coordinating prosecutor training, policies and legislative matters.

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