Nevada Capitol Police
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Nevada Capitol Police is a division of the Nevada Department of Public Safety
that is responsible for law enforcement in major state buildings within Nevada
. They also provide security for the senior government officials.
The Nevada Capitol Police was organized in the late 1940s as the security detail of the Nevada Division of Buildings and Grounds, with one night watchman patrolling the perimeter of the Nevada State Capitol Complex (including the Governor's Mansion
), using any available B&G vehicle to deter crime (sometimes with the backing assistance of the then-Ormsby County Sheriff and Carson City Police Departments).
In 1966, the night watch crew had grown to three officers, and the department was renamed "Capitol Security". In 1972, the Nevada Legislature had reorganized their status as "limited peace officers", meaning that they were not recognized as fully sworn peace officers under the Nevada Revised Statutes
at the time. In 1985, their status was elevated to "official sworn peace officer", meaning that they were now in the same league as the Nevada Highway Patrol
, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
, Reno Police and the reorganized Carson City Sheriff's Office.
There have been five Chiefs of the Nevada Capitol Police since its current status was established in 1985; Brad Valladon had been the current Chief since November 2001; he was succeeded by Pat Conmay in June 2009, then the current Chief, Jay Logue in January 2010
At the time of its 1985 reorganization, there were only eight officers statewide; currently, there are 32: twenty-one and an administrative assistant in the Carson City Command, the remaining eleven assigned to the Las Vegas Command (serving the Grant Sawyer State Office Building and State Supreme Court).
Nevada Department of Public Safety
The Nevada Department of Public Safety is a governmental agency in the U.S. state of Nevada. The department is responsible for the protection and safety of residents and visitors....
that is responsible for law enforcement in major state buildings within Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
. They also provide security for the senior government officials.
The Nevada Capitol Police was organized in the late 1940s as the security detail of the Nevada Division of Buildings and Grounds, with one night watchman patrolling the perimeter of the Nevada State Capitol Complex (including the Governor's Mansion
Nevada Governor's Mansion
The Nevada Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the Governor of Nevada and his family. Reno architect George A. Ferris designed this Classical Revival style mansion.- History :...
), using any available B&G vehicle to deter crime (sometimes with the backing assistance of the then-Ormsby County Sheriff and Carson City Police Departments).
In 1966, the night watch crew had grown to three officers, and the department was renamed "Capitol Security". In 1972, the Nevada Legislature had reorganized their status as "limited peace officers", meaning that they were not recognized as fully sworn peace officers under the Nevada Revised Statutes
Nevada Revised Statutes
The Nevada Revised Statutes are the current codified laws of the State of Nevada. Nevada law consists of the Constitution of Nevada and Nevada Revised Statutes. The Nevada Supreme Court interprets the law and constitution of Nevada...
at the time. In 1985, their status was elevated to "official sworn peace officer", meaning that they were now in the same league as the Nevada Highway Patrol
Nevada Highway Patrol
Nevada Highway Patrol is a division of the Nevada Department of Public Safety that is responsible for law enforcement across the entire state of Nevada...
, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is a joint city-county police force for the City of Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada. It is run by the Sheriff of Clark County, elected every four years. The current Sheriff of Clark County is Douglas C...
, Reno Police and the reorganized Carson City Sheriff's Office.
There have been five Chiefs of the Nevada Capitol Police since its current status was established in 1985; Brad Valladon had been the current Chief since November 2001; he was succeeded by Pat Conmay in June 2009, then the current Chief, Jay Logue in January 2010
At the time of its 1985 reorganization, there were only eight officers statewide; currently, there are 32: twenty-one and an administrative assistant in the Carson City Command, the remaining eleven assigned to the Las Vegas Command (serving the Grant Sawyer State Office Building and State Supreme Court).
Commands
- Capitol Police - Carson City
- Capitol Police - Las Vegas
- Supreme Court Detail - Carson City
See also
- List of law enforcement agencies in Nevada
- Capitol policeCapitol policeCapitol police in the United States are agencies charged with the provision of security police services for various state agencies, but especially State Legislatures. Capitol police may function as part of the state police or may be an independent agency...