Official account of former U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada Jason M. Frierson. This account is no longer active.
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U.S. Attorney Jason Frierson retweeted
Tomorrow is #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay. Thank you to the devoted men & women who put on a badge & safeguard our communities. We are thankful for all that you do every day.💙 #BackTheBlue
ALT We Salute You at top center. U.S. Department of Justice seal in middle center. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, January 9th at bottom center. Blurred image of police car with blue lights in background.
Safe storage can prevent firearms from being picked up by a child or individuals who are at risk of hurting themselves or others. #SafeGunStorage
Securely storing firearms is one of the most important responsibilities that comes with owning a gun.
Watch @USAO_NV & @ATFSanFrancisco #PSA on #SafeGunStorage ⬇️ youtu.be/E05UZHuwLZg?si=3_rW…
Remember, if you either experience discrimination at the polls or see someone else being discriminated against, report it here: civilrights.justice.gov/repo… #KnowYourRights
Witness or experience a #CivilRights violation while voting?
Report issues like discrimination, accessibility problems, or absentee voting concerns to the Department of Justice: civilrights.justice.gov/repo… #KnowYourRights
ALT Witness or experience a civil rights violation while voting? Report issues like discrimination, accessibility problems, or absentee voting concerns to the Department of Justice. #KnowYourRights
Voting is the foundation of American democracy. We all must ensure that eligible voters are able to exercise that right, and that those who try to frustrate that right are brought to justice.
U.S. Attorney Announces District Election Officer for 2024 General Election justice.gov/usao-nv/pr/us-at…
Scammers exploit weather emergencies & take advantage of people trying to recover or donate to disaster victims. Complaints of fraud may be reported online to the National Center for Disaster Fraud at justice.gov/DisasterComplain… or by phone at (866) 720-5721.
Justice Department, @FTC and @CFPB Warn Consumers About Potential Scams and Price Gouging in the Wake of Hurricanes and other Natural Disasters
🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-d…
ALT Press Release. Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Warn Consumers About Potential Scams and Price Gouging in the Wake of Hurricanes and other Natural Disasters. October 9, 2024
We partnered with @NevadaAG to co-host a mix of community events for #UnitedAgainstHateWeek. Thank you to local, federal, school & community partners for standing with us against hate. #NoHateNV
The Nevada Attorney General's Office and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada partnered to bring United Against Hate Week to Nevada.
#NoHateNV
This past Saturday was a warm & beautiful day for a Unity Walk & Resource Fair at Pearson Community Center. Thank you to our community partners for sharing resources & to the community members who walked together to show their support. #NoHateNV #UnitedAgainstHate
ICYMI: Last Saturday, AG Ford and U.S. Attorney Frierson hosted the inaugural United Against Hate Week Unity Walk at the Pearson Community Center. Special thanks to all who participated in the walk and pledged to stand against hate. #NoHateNV #UnitedAgainstHateWeek #UAHW
It was my pleasure joining the DEA & raising awareness about the dangers associated with using illicit drugs & opioids. Drug prevention outreach is vital to our efforts to end drug overdoses.
Thank you @JeremyRenner, all participants & supporters of the Northern #Nevada Opioid Youth Summit. You stepped up to raise awareness about drug & opioid dangers. Over 700 students benefited from profound speeches, info & a fun-filled outing. @DEAHQ @WashoeSchools @dcsdk12 #Reno
I’m really excited to join the effort to reduce domestic violence and prioritize prosecutions of domestic violence offenders. We can’t do it alone and will work with local law enforcement partners to collectively hold violent offenders accountable.
@USAO_NV to Work With Local Partners to Reduce Domestic Violence @ATFSanFrancisco @LasVegasDA #ProjectSafeNeighborhoods justice.gov/usao-nv/pr/us-at…
Tomorrow, August 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day. We remember those we lost to overdose, acknowledge the grief of those left behind, & reiterate our fight to #EndOverdose. #IOAD2024 #OverdoseAware #TogetherWeCan
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An internship with @USAO_NV offers a unique & challenging experience for the highly motivated law student. You will have an opportunity to work on some of the most significant & complex cases being litigated in Nevada.
The @USAO_NV's Volunteer Legal Internship Program application deadline for Spring 2025 is September 9, 2024. Law students work under the supervision of experienced Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Learn more about this #internship ⬇️justice.gov/usao-nv/law-stud…
Parents/Guardians: Online child sexual exploitation & abuse is increasing. Talk with your child about online safety to keep them safe in the digital world. Report an inappropriate incident: dhs.gov/know2protect/how-to-…. #StaySafeOnline
#BackToSchool2024 @NetSmartz created a new tip sheet to help parents & guardians talk to children about the danger of sextortion. #StaySafeOnline & find the new tip sheet ➡️ missingkids.org/content/dam/……
ALT New Tip Sheet: Internet Safety at Home. Image of game controller, signal, and monitor. NetSmartz in upper right corner with image of tip sheet.
Today is the 59th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. We recommit to ensuring that no American citizen be denied the right to vote based on their race. We will protect the right to vote. #VotingRights
The Justice Department issued the following statement from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on the 59th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
justice.gov/opa/pr/attorney-…
ALT "DOJ has used & will continue to use every authority we have to protect the right to vote, & to protect the public servants who make voting possible. We are aggressively investigating & prosecuting threats of violence targeting election workers, officials, & volunteers." Read the Attorney General's full statement: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/attorney-general-merrick-b-garland-statement-59th-anniversary-voting-right-act
If your child has a smartphone and a social media account, then a drug trafficker can find them. For tips on how to talk to your child about drugs, visit getsmartaboutdrugs.gov/publi…
#Fentanyl is a deadly synthetic opioid that is being pressed into fake pills or cut into heroin, cocaine, & other street drugs to drive addiction. @DEAHQ lab testing reveals that 7 out of every 10 fake pills with fentanyl contain a potentially lethal dose. #OnePillCanKill
ALT White powder on tip of pencil. It only takes a very small dose of fentanyl - 2 milligrams - to be lethal, such as the amount found on the tip of a pencil.
Today, on the 60th anniversary of the #CivilRightsAct of 1964, we renew our commitment to protecting all from discrimination in public accommodations, segregation in schools, and unequal application of voter registration on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin.
ALT President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act of 1964, with MLK, Jr and others watching.
Don't let scammers prey on your loved ones! #FBI SAC Evans & the U.S. Attorney Frierson teamed up to educate and empower you and your loved ones to prevent elder fraud. Stay informed!
U.S. Attorney Jason Frierson retweeted
On Juneteenth, we recommit ourselves to the work of equity, equality, and justice. And, we celebrate the centuries of struggle, courage, and hope that have brought us to this time of progress and possibility.
▶️@WhiteHouse: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
#Juneteenth #FreedomDay
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We work to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe and protect individual civil rights. This, of course, includes protecting voting rights. We will continue monitoring sites to ensure ADA compliance.
.@USAO_NV to Monitor Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance at Polling Places in Washoe & Clark Counties justice.gov/usao-nv/pr/justi…
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we recommit to working with @DOJEnvironment to secure environmental justice for all communities, ensure that all communities have equal protection from environmental, health hazards and have equal access to a healthy environment. #EnvironmentalJustice
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U.S. Attorney Jason Frierson retweeted
.@USAttorneys are committed to building & maintaining a workplace environment that promotes excellence & creates opportunities for all employees to maximize their potential & fully contribute to @TheJusticeDept's mission. #TeamJustice 🇺🇸⚖️🦅justice.gov/careers/why-just…
