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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A law enforcement agency shall:
1. Immediately notify the Commission if a peace officer employed by the agency:
(a) Is charged with a crime for which the regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to NRS 289.510 authorize the Commission to revoke or suspend the certificate of the peace officer; or
(b) Resigns from employment or otherwise separates from employment with the agency while an investigation concerning alleged misconduct is pending; and
2. If a peace officer resigns or otherwise separates from employment while an investigation concerning alleged misconduct is pending, provide to the Commission a written summary of the outcome of the investigation as soon as practicable after completing the investigation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 23. Public Officers and Employees § 289.585. Requirement for law enforcement agency to notify Commission regarding certain criminal charges filed against or certain separation from employment of peace officers; provision to Commission of summary of outcome of investigation pending at time of separation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-23-public-officers-and-employees/nv-rev-st-289-585/
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