How to file a complaint against a police officer in Nevada?

Victims of police misconduct in Nevada can always file a complaint against the officer. Common grievances are that the police either:

• used excessive force against the victim,
• wrongfully confiscated the victim’s property, and/or
• damaged the victim’s property

Once victims file a complaint, the police department’s review board will conduct an investigation. If the board finds that the complaint is credible, the board may request that the victim come in to give testimony against the officer.

While the investigation is pending, the police department may choose to suspend the police officer with or without paid leave. Depending on the results of the police investigation, the officer may be disciplined or fired. However, the police department will usually not inform the victim about the outcome of the investigation due to privacy concerns.

Victims of police misconduct should always contact a criminal defense attorney prior to making a complaint. An attorney can help determine whether the victim has legitimate grounds for the complaint. Most importantly, the attorney can help the victim word the complaint in such a way so as not to incriminate the victim in any way.

Procedure for Filing a Complaint against a Police Officer in Nevada

The process of filing a complaint against a police officer in Nevada depends on the particular police or sheriff’s department where the officer is employed. Scroll down for complaint procedures for the:

• Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)
• North Las Vegas Police Department (NLVPD)
• Henderson Police Department (HPD)
• Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO)
• Reno Police Department (RPD)
• Carson City’s Sheriff’s Office (CCSO)

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

North Las Vegas Police Department

Henderson Police Department

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office

Reno Police Department

Carson City Sheriff’s Office

LVMPD method of contact	How to file a complaint against a police officer
In person	Citizen Review Board Office 333 S. 3rd St. Ste. 670 Las Vegas, NV 89101Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pmAsk to fill out a complaint form
Online	Citizen Review Board’s website
Phone	Call (702) 455-6322, and ask to make a complaint
E-mail	E-mail a complaint form to: [email protected]
Mail	Mail a complaint form to: Office of the Executive Director Citizen Review Board Office 333 S. 3rd St. Ste. 670 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax	Fax a complaint form to 702-382-7426
NLVPD Method of Contact	How to file a complaint against a police officer
In person	1301 E. Lake Mead Blvd. North Las Vegas, NV 89030or3755 W. Washburn North Las Vegas, NV 89031Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pmAsk to file a complaint
Phone	Call (702) 633-9111, and ask to speak with Internal Affairs
HPD Method of Contact	How to file a complaint against a police officer
In person	223 Lead Street Henderson, NV 89015or300 S. Green Valley Parkway Henderson, NV 89012Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pmAsk to file a complaint
Online	Call (702) 267-5000, and ask to speak with Internal Affairs
Mail	Call (702) 267-5000, and ask to be sent a complaint form. Then send it to: Attention: Internal Affairs Office Henderson Police Department 223 Lead Street Henderson, NV 89015 Learn more
WCSO Method of Contact	How to file a complaint against a police officer
In person	Washoe County Sheriff’s Office 911 Parr Blvd Reno, NV 89512Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pmAsk to file a complaint
Online	Complaint Form website
Phone	Call (775) 328-3001, and ask to file a complaint
RPD Method of Contact	How to file a complaint against a police officer
In person	Internal Affairs Dept. at City Hall 1 East First Street, Suite 1111 Reno, NV 89502Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pmAsk to file a complaint
Phone	Call (775) 334-2106, and ask to speak with Internal Affairs
E-mail	E-mail a complaint form to [email protected]
Mail	Mail a complaint form to: Chief of Police Reno Police Department P. O. Box 1900 Reno, NV.  89505
CCSO Method of Contact	How to file a complaint against a police officer
In person	911 E. Musser St. Carson City, NV 89701Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pmAsk to file a complaint
Phone	Call (775) 887-2008, and request that a deputy come to you