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Question 1

What is prohibited regarding biased-based policing activities?

Answer 1

Engaging in biased-based policing activities is expressly prohibited

This includes any discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, culture, disability, sexual orientation, or economic status.

Question 2

Under what circumstances can a law enforcement action be based on a person’s traits?

Answer 2

Only if such traits are part of an identifying description of a specific suspect for a specific crime

This includes traits such as race, ethnicity, or national origin.

Question 3

What does Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and federal constitutional law prohibit?

Answer 3

Reliance on race, ethnicity, or national origin as a factor in initiating law enforcement action when not part of a specific suspect description

This applies specifically to peace officers in Nevada.

Question 4

What is the department’s commitment regarding individual rights?

Answer 4

To observe, uphold, and enforce all laws relating to the individual rights of all persons

This guarantees equal treatment under the law.

Question 5

How should department members treat all persons?

Answer 5

With courtesy and dignity as inherently due to every person

This reflects the respect for human rights prescribed by law.

Question 6

What is the standard of conduct expected from department members in public interactions?

Answer 6

Members will act, speak, and conduct themselves in a professional manner

This applies to all contacts with the public.

Question 7

What will happen to complaints alleging bias-based profiling?

Answer 7

They will be thoroughly investigated by the Internal Affairs Bureau (IAB)

This ensures accountability and oversight of law enforcement actions.

Question 8

What type of review will the IAB conduct regarding bias-based profiling complaints?

Answer 8

A documented administrative review at least annually

The results will be forwarded to the Sheriff.

Question 9

Who will ensure the inclusion of corrective measures in annual training regarding bias-based profiling?

Answer 9

The Training Unit lieutenant

This is in response to findings from the IAB review.

Question 10

How often will training on bias-based profiling be presented to personnel?

Answer 10

Annually

This is to ensure ongoing education and awareness of the issue.