Nevada § 617.135 - “Police officer” defined

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 617.135 — “Police officer” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 617.135. “Police officer” defined

“ Police officer ” includes: 1. A sheriff, deputy sheriff, officer of a metropolitan police department or city

police officer; 2. A chief, inspector, supervisor, commercial officer or trooper of the Nevada Highway

Patrol Division of the Department of Public Safety; 3. A chief, investigator or agent of the Investigation Division of the Department

of Public Safety; 4. A chief, supervisor, investigator or training officer of the Training Division

of the Department of Public Safety; 5. A chief or investigator of an office of the Department of Public Safety that conducts

internal investigations of employees of the Department of Public Safety or investigates

other issues relating to the professional responsibility of those employees; 6. A chief or investigator of the Department of Public Safety whose duties include,

without limitation: (a) The execution, administration or enforcement of the provisions of chapter 179A of NRS ; and (b) The provision of technology support services to the Director and the divisions

of the Department of Public Safety; 7. An officer or investigator of the Section for the Control of Emissions From Vehicles

and the Enforcement of Matters Related to the Use of Special Fuel of the Department

of Motor Vehicles; 8. An investigator of the Division of Compliance Enforcement of the Department of

Motor Vehicles; 9. A member of the police department of the Nevada System of Higher Education; 10. A: (a) Uniformed employee of; or (b) Forensic specialist employed by, the Department of Corrections whose position requires regular and frequent contact

with the offenders imprisoned and subjects the employee to recall in emergencies; 11. A parole and probation officer of the Division of Parole and Probation of the

Department of Public Safety; 12. A forensic specialist or correctional officer employed by the Division of Public

and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services at facilities

for mentally disordered offenders; 13. The State Fire Marshal and his or her assistant and deputies; 14. A game warden of the Department of Wildlife who has the powers of a peace officer

pursuant to NRS 289.280 ; 15. A ranger or employee of the Division of State Parks of the State Department of

Conservation and Natural Resources who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant

to NRS 289.260 ; 16. A bailiff or a deputy marshal of the district court or justice court whose duties

require him or her to carry a weapon and to make arrests; and 17. An agricultural police officer appointed by the Director of the State Department

of Agriculture pursuant to NRS 561.225 who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant to NRS 289.290 .

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 617.135

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 617.135 cover?

Section 617.135 ("“Police officer” defined") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Nevada § 617.135?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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How does Nevada § 617.135 apply to my situation?

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