NRS 289.110
Report concerning improper governmental action

  • investigation of report
  • reprisal by employer prohibited.

1.

A peace officer may disclose information regarding improper governmental action by filing a report with:

(a)

The district attorney of the county in which the improper governmental action occurred; or

(b)

The Attorney General if the district attorney referred to in paragraph (a) is involved in the improper governmental action.

2.

Upon the filing of a report pursuant to subsection 1, the district attorney or Attorney General may investigate the report and determine whether improper governmental action did occur. Upon the completion of the investigation the district attorney or Attorney General:

(a)

If the district attorney or Attorney General determines that improper governmental action did occur, may prosecute the violation. The Attorney General may prosecute such a violation if the district attorney fails or refuses so to act.

(b)

Shall notify the peace officer who filed the report of the results of the investigation.

3.

The employer of a peace officer shall not take any reprisal or retaliatory action against a peace officer who in good faith files a report pursuant to subsection 1.

4.

Nothing in this section authorizes a person to disclose information if disclosure is otherwise prohibited by law.

5.

This section does not apply to a peace officer who is employed by the State.

6.

As used in this section, “improper governmental action” means any action taken by an officer or employee of a law enforcement agency, while in the performance of the officer’s or employee’s official duties which is in violation of any state law or regulation.

Source: Section 289.110 — Report concerning improper governmental action; investigation of report; reprisal by employer prohibited., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-289.­html#NRS289Sec110.

289.020
Punitive action prohibited for exercise of rights under internal procedure 289.025
Confidentiality of home address and photograph of peace officer in possession of law enforcement agency 289.027
Law enforcement agency required to adopt policies and procedures concerning service of certain subpoenas on peace officers. 289.030
Law enforcement agency prohibited from requiring peace officer to disclose financial information 289.040
Law enforcement agency prohibited from placing unfavorable comment or document in administrative file of peace officer 289.050
Consequences of refusal to submit to polygraphic examination. 289.055
Establishment and availability of written procedures for investigating complaints and allegations of misconduct. 289.057
Investigation of allegation of misconduct 289.060
Notification and requirements for interview, interrogation or hearing relating to investigation 289.070
Use of polygraphic examination in investigation. 289.080
Right to presence and assistance of representatives at interview, interrogation or hearing relating to investigation 289.085
Dismissal of administrative proceeding or civil action when evidence obtained unlawfully during investigation. 289.090
Inapplicability of certain provisions to investigation concerning alleged criminal activities. 289.092
Suspension without pay pending criminal prosecution 289.095
Investigation of motor vehicle crashes involving peace officers. 289.100
Limitations on application of chapter. 289.110
Report concerning improper governmental action 289.120
Judicial relief available for aggrieved peace officer.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 289.110’s source at nv​.us