Synopsis: The Division of Emergency Management (DEM) coordinates the efforts of the state and its political subdivisions together in partnership with private and volunteer organizations and tribal nations in reducing the impact of emergencies. The DEM is given oversight and coordination responsibilities for all statewide emergency preparedness, emergency mitigation efforts, and the development, review, approval and integration of state emergency response planning. This includes the integration of volunteer organizations and the private sector in the state emergency management process as well as oversight of response exercises, training, and emergency operations planning. The DEM is responsible for assuring the state's readiness, ability to respond to, and recover from natural and technological emergencies and disasters by assisting local governments with their emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, while providing a crucial link for accessing state and federal assistance and support. The division's operations also include those of the Nevada Office of Homeland Security. Statutory Authority: NRS 414

Synopsis: This budget account serves as a pass-through account for federal funds received to reduce the impact of emergencies within the State of Nevada. This budget account also transfers funding to the Division of Emergency Management, budget account 3673 and the Nevada Office of Homeland Security, budget account 3675, for the cost of administering the grants flowing through this budget account.

Synopsis: The mission of the Nevada Office of Homeland Security is to collaborate, advise, assist, and engage with various federal, state, local and tribal entities, private sector, non-governmental partners, and the general public to prevent, detect, and deter terrorist activities and minimize the impact on lives, property, and the economy. The Office of Homeland Security was created by the 2003 Legislature, Assembly Bill 441. Statutory Authority: NRS 239C.

Synopsis: The mission of the Medical Division of the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) is to provide quality, constitutionally mandated health care using an efficient system of managed care that is professional, humane and appropriate. Inmate health care is comprised of medical, dental and clinical mental health care. To fulfill its mission, the Medical Division operates infirmaries or clinics at all NDOC institutions. The major medical facility for the department is the Regional Medical Facility (RMF) integrated into the operation and perimeter of the Northern Nevada Correctional Center. The RMF provides inpatient medical care for serious medical conditions, surgical aftercare, inpatient mental health care, structured living unit for mental health patients after discharge from inpatient services, and long term care for fragile, aging and disabled inmates. Mental health extended care is also provided at High Desert State Prison. The camps and transitional housing centers obtain medical services from institutions specifically assigned to support them. In fiscal year 2003, the Medical Division resumed the provision of health care services for Ely State Prison and in fiscal year 2005, resumed the provision of health care services for Florence McClure Women's Correctional Facility from two different private health care contractors. In fiscal year 2004, inmate programming moved from the Medical Division and organized into a separate Programs Division, budget account 3711, which was funded by the Legislature. The Medical Division is not National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) accredited; however, NCCHC standards are used as a guideline for policy and procedure development.

Synopsis: The Offenders' Store Fund (OSF) is a special revenue fund generated by proceeds from the Inmate Commissary locations at most facilities, inmate package program, vending machines in visitation, and inmate telephone system. The account funds its own personnel, operating, inventory, equipment, data processing, and travel costs. Profits from the operations may be transferred to the Inmate Welfare Account, budget account 3763, for the welfare and benefit of all inmates as well as costs on behalf of indigent inmates. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.221.

Synopsis: The Nevada Department of Corrections' (NDOC) mission is to improve public safety by ensuring a safe and humane environment that incorporates proven rehabilitation initiatives that prepare individuals for successful reintegration into our communities. The NDOC philosophy is to pursue this mission with integrity, act in a professional and ethical manner, be responsible for its actions and raise the department to the highest standards. The NDOC provides professional staff to protect the community and provides opportunities for offenders to successfully re-enter the community through education, training, treatment, work, spiritual development and being sensitive to the rights and needs of victims. Major tasks of the Director's Office include long-range planning, classification of inmates, inmate records, transportation of inmates, investigations, information services, food services, plant operations, safety and health assurance, accounting, fiscal and personnel services, training, contract services and procurement. Statutory Authority: NRS 209 and the Nevada Constitution Article V, Section 21.

Synopsis: The Nevada Department of Correction's (NDOC) Programs Division incorporates nationally recognized risk-needs assessments during the intake and classification process to provide evidence-based psycho-educational programming, substance abuse treatment, re-entry, and transitional services. In addition, the division provides religious services, vocational training, counseling and therapy for inpatient/outpatient mental health issues, educational liaison services with local school districts, and special needs programs (for youth, aging, etc.); the Programs Division has also formed a partnership with local community colleges to offer post-secondary education opportunities. Programs Division professional staff includes mental health counselors, psychologists, social workers, substance abuse counselors, caseworkers, program officers, chaplains, and support staff. In addition to the services provided by our staff, there are approved volunteers who provide religious, 12-step, and other voluntary programming appropriate for inmate participation and growth. The division's inmate programs are funded in part by grants obtained by the NDOC or by partnerships with community organizations that obtain the grants and bring services to Nevada's inmates that will assist in their preparation for successful reintegration into our communities. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.4887.

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Synopsis: The Southern Nevada Correctional Center (SNCC) is a medium security facility located approximately 30 miles south of Las Vegas in Jean. The institution opened in January 1978 and closed in September 2000 when the High Desert State Prison opened in Indian Springs. SNCC was reopened in August 2006 as a Youthful Offender Correctional Center and was closed again in June 2008, with all inmates and staff (except one maintenance worker) being transferred to other facilities in Southern Nevada. This facility is currently being maintained in "Mothball Status". Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Warm Springs Correctional Center (WSCC) was constructed in 1961. It has undergone several changes and additions and is now a men's medium custody institution that has an emphasis on programming. The Carson City School District offers adult basic education, high school equivalences, high school diplomas and vocational programs in Culinary Arts and Computer Science. In addition, Western Nevada College offers college level classes at the inmates' expense. WSCC offers programs for inmates such as the Phoenix program (drug and alcohol treatment); Re-Entry program (employment skills); Veterans Integration Program (VIP); and Pups on Parole with the Carson City Humane Society. Through programs like Getting It Right and Moral Reconation Therapy, social skills such as moral development, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, planning techniques are taught which have an emphasis on values such as discipline, respect, motivation and leadership. Mental health, classification, recreation specialist, chaplain staff facilitate programs such as, Commitment to Change, Anger Management II: Continuing to Cage Your Rage, Anxiety, Feelings, Criminal Thinking/Criminal Behavior, Victim Awareness (Empathy), Starting Over, and Life Skill Series. WSCC offers work opportunities within the facility including programs through Prison Industries which provide offenders with an opportunity to work and receive a minimum wage salary. The mission of WSCC is to provide safe and secure confinement, supervision and reintegration of offenders, and to provide opportunities for offenders to make positive change through work, education and programming to become productive members of society upon release. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC) opened in 1964 as a medium custody facility with three housing units. From 1964 until 2008, six additional housing units were added. NNCC provides intake for the northern region and houses the Regional Medical Facility (RMF) for the Department of Corrections. The RMF provides inpatient medical and mental health services. In addition, there is a Medical Intermediate Care Unit and Structured Care Unit for inmates for which medical and mental health situations are stable but require additional staff monitoring. NNCC also houses the Regional Warehouse, which is the distribution center for the facilities located in Carson City and Reno. Educational services are conducted by the Carson City School District staff and include high school diploma, General Education Diploma, literacy programs, and English as a Second Language. A wide range of self-help and treatment programs are available and administered by medical, mental health, and program staff. Programs include the Senior Structured Living Program for inmates 60 years of age and older and a re-entry program to prepare inmates for reintegration into society. Current vocational programs include auto mechanics/auto shop and computer science. Silver State Industries manufactures a variety of products for governmental agencies and private entities through programs including a wood shop, a metal shop, a paint shop, mattresses, and an upholstery shop. Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Nevada State Prison (NSP) was established in 1862 when the Nevada Legislature purchased the Warm Springs Hotel and 20 acres of land for $80,000. NSP was one of the oldest operating prisons in the US until the facility was officially decommissioned May 18, 2012. Nevada State Prison is owned by the State and the Department of Corrections. It is now one of the States Historical Treasures managed by the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society. This facility will now be used to showcase Nevada's rich history through commercial and tourist related activities such as guided tours. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The mission of Prison Industries (Silver State Industries) is to reduce government operating costs, provide offenders the skills necessary to successfully re-enter society and enhance the safe operation of correctional facilities. To fulfill its mission, Prison Industries operates as a self-supporting operation, providing meaningful work and job training for offenders in the production of goods and services at little or no direct cost to the taxpayer. Operations include furniture and metal fabrication shops at Northern Nevada Correctional Center (NNCC), a printing/bindery shop and mattress factory at NNCC, a garment sewing factory and drapery sewing shop at Lovelock Correctional Center, and an automobile refurbishing/repair and motorcycle repair shop at Southern Desert Correctional Center (SDCC). Prison Industries operates used playing card recycling operations at High Desert State Prison and SDCC. Additionally, clothes hangers are recycled at HDSP. These private businesses utilize offenders as part of the Prison Industries program. Approximately 600 offenders work in Prison Industries' programs. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.189

Synopsis: The Stewart Conservation Camp (SCC) is adjacent to the Northern Nevada Correctional Center and originally opened in 1978. In 1995, SCC was rebuilt and more than doubled the size of the original camp. SCC houses minimum custody and community trustee inmates in five dormitory type units. Inmates at SCC can earn their General Education Diploma. The largest employer of the inmates at SCC is the Nevada Division of Forestry. The inmates are assigned to twelve-man crews to work on conservation projects and fire suppression activities. Inmates also work for Prison Industries, which runs the ranch, dairy, and the Wild Horse Training program. Under the supervision of Prison Industries, the ranch employs in their operations: a commercial dairy, alfalfa production, and care for horses in coordination with the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Land Management. The Wild Horse Training program involves inmates training horses for adoption by the public. Additionally, some of the inmates are classified as community trustees who provide support services for several state agencies in Carson City. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Pioche Conservation Camp (PCC) located approximately three miles northeast of Pioche, was opened in May of 1980 and then rebuilt in 1995. PCC houses an all male minimum custody population in an open facility. Inmates can obtain credit by attending General Education Diploma or high school classes. Self-help programs are also available. The inmate crews support the Nevada Division of Forestry program by working on conservation projects and fire suppression activities with 12 man crews. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: Northern Nevada Transitional Housing (NNTH) opened in October 2015. It is located in Reno and functions as a community assignment facility, housing inmates who are employed in the community. From earned income, inmates make restitution payments to victims and to criminal justice agencies, and may accumulate funds above restitution payments to facilitate their release in the community. NNTH provides opportunities for vocational training through the local community; educational opportunities include the pursuit of a high school equivalency, high school diploma, college certificates of achievement, and associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees; and treatment services through the local community such as substance abuse counseling and Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. The mission of NNTH is to provide for public safety by providing a transitional housing facility where offenders are given the opportunity for positive change and integration back to the community through work, education and programming to become productive members of society upon release. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Three Lakes Valley Conservation Camp (TLVCC) is a minimum custody facility, adjacent to the Southern Desert Correctional Center (SDCC) at Indian Springs. This institution initially opened in 1982 as Indian Springs Conservation Camp with the opening of SDCC. At that time, the facility housed a male inmate population in an open bay facility. The institution opened with a 108 bed capacity, but was expanded to 150 beds in 1990. In 1994, the camp layout was restructured for better security and the capacity was increased to 248 inmates. In 2008, the facility was renamed Three Lakes Valley Conservation Camp, and in 2010 TLVCC was expanded further to incorporate a new facility that increased its total capacity to 384 inmates. The inmates at TLVCC support the Nevada Division of Forestry program for conservation and fire suppression with 12 man crews.

Synopsis: The mission of Prison Industries (Silver State Industries) is to reduce government operating costs, provide offenders the skills necessary to successfully re-enter society and enhance the safe operation of correctional facilities. To fulfill its mission, Prison Industries operates as a self-supporting operation, providing meaningful work and job training for prison offenders, in the production of goods and services, at little or no direct cost to the taxpayer. One of Prison Industries' operations is the Prison Ranch. The Prison Ranch is self-supporting; operating from revenue derived from processed milk sold to the Department of Corrections and other state agencies, as well as from the sale of cream and surplus raw milk to a cooperative. Additional income is generated from the sale of livestock, renting unused grazing land, and boarding of both estray horses (Department of Agriculture) and wild horses (Bureau of Land Management), until they have been adopted or sold to private individuals or moved to another holding facility. A private business operates a composting operation on the Ranch. The Prison Ranch currently provides work for 64 offenders. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.189

Synopsis: The Southern Desert Correctional Center (SDCC) is a male medium security institution located approximately 40 miles north of Las Vegas. The institution opened in 1982 with six housing units and a capacity of 600 inmates. Subsequently, additional housing units were constructed in 1984, 1988, and 2007, bringing the total at this facility to 10 housing units with a capacity of 2,217. SDCC houses general population, medium-custody adult male offenders. SDCC provides educational and vocational programs through Clark County School District, which include Braille, Culinary Arts, Janitorial Services and Computer Programming. SDCC is also known for its strong emphasis on programs and rehabilitative services to include Substance Abuse, Re-Entry and Psycho Education classes which are the largest programs in the State. Prison Industry programs that include auto maintenance, auto restoration, and other various industries, and an inmate vocational card-sorting program. All of these programs are designed to provide education and programming opportunities that will enable participants to improve their lives within the system and upon release. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Wells Conservation Camp (WCC), located approximately 14 miles east of Wells, was opened in October 1985 and houses an all male minimum custody population in an open facility. Inmates can obtain credit by attending General Education Diploma or high school classes. Self-help programs are also available. The inmate crews support the Nevada Division of Forestry program by working on conservation projects and fire suppression activities with 12 man crews. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The mission of the Division of Parole and Probation is to enhance public trust and community safety and provide assistance to the Courts and the Parole Board by providing professional supervision of offenders to promote their successful reintegration into society. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapters 176, 176A, 209 and 213.

Synopsis: The Humboldt Conservation Camp (HCC) is located approximately 10 miles west of Winnemucca. In 1986, HCC opened and now houses an all-male minimum custody population in an open facility. Inmates can obtain credit by attending General Education Diploma or high school classes. Self-help programs such as anger management and substance abuse are also available. The inmate crews support the Nevada Division of Forestry program by working on conservation projects in addition to fire suppression activities with 12 man crews. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety (DPS), Investigation Division, is a law enforcement agency with statewide jurisdiction dedicated to public safety. The primary missions of the division is to provide comprehensive investigative services upon request to all criminal justice agencies; to support federal, state, local, and private sector partners through the collection, analysis, and dissemination of relevant and timely information on terrorism, criminal activity, and other public safety hazards; and to deter and disrupt the trafficking and availability of narcotics and other dangerous drugs, statewide, through the supervision of multi-jurisdictional task forces, within 14 of Nevada's 17 counties. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.140, NRS 480.400 through NRS 480.610, NRS 453.271, NRS 179, and NRS 453 and 454.

Synopsis: The Ely Conservation Camp (ECC), located approximately 18 miles south of Ely, was opened in October 1984 and houses an all-male minimum custody population in an open facility. Inmates can obtain credit by attending General Education Diploma or high school classes. Self-help programs are also available. The inmate crews support the Nevada Division of Forestry program by working on conservation projects and fire suppression activities with 12 man crews. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Jean Conservation Camp (JCC) houses female minimum custody inmates. Its parent institution is the Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center, which is 45 miles away. The camp opened in August 1988. New construction, completed in the spring of 1999, replaced existing housing units and increased capacity from 112 to 240 inmates. JCC became an all-female facility when the High Desert State Prison opened in September 2000. JCC has several various religious programs available to all inmates, General Education Diploma and high school diploma courses, and a variety of correspondence college level classes. In addition, JCC offers a wide variety of self-help programs provided by a Mental Health Counselor. The inmates housed at this facility support the Nevada Division of Forestry program for conservation and fire suppression with 12 man crews. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Silver Springs Conservation Camp (SSCC) was a minimum female custody facility, located approximately 30 miles east of Carson City. The facility was authorized by the 1989 Legislature, opened in September 1991 and closed in July 2008. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: Ely State Prison (ESP) is located approximately nine miles north of Ely and is a maximum security institution. The site for ESP was acquired in 1987. Phase I construction was completed in July 1989 with Phase II construction being completed in November 1990. ESP was converted to maximum security custody housing upon the opening of Phase I of the medium security Lovelock Correctional Center. ESP is equipped to house and care for the most unmanageable inmates to include death row, disciplinary, and administrative segregation to its population. Religious, self-help, recreational and educational programs are offered to the inmates. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Carlin Conservation Camp (CCC) is located approximately one mile east of Carlin. In July of 1988, CCC opened and houses an all-male minimum custody population in an open facility. Inmates can obtain credit by attending HiSet (High School equivalency) with a recognized diploma. Self-help programs such as an outside sponsored Alcoholics Anonymous and peer sponsored substance abuse (Narcotics Anonymous) are also available. The inmate crews support the Nevada Division of Forestry program by working on conservation projects in addition to fire suppression activities with 12 man crews. Statutory authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Tonopah Conservation Camp (TCC) is located approximately 12 miles northeast of Tonopah. In February 1991, TCC opened as a minimum custody camp with a capacity to house 72 male inmates, which later expanded to 152 inmates. Inmates can obtain credit by attending General Education Diploma or high school classes. Medical is provided monthly at HDSP. The inmate crews support the Nevada Division of Forestry program by working on conservation, fire suppression activities with 12 man crews, and public service projects within the immediate geographical area. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Lovelock Correctional Center (LCC) is primarily a medium security institution, but has a large population of close custody protective segregation inmates requiring special handling and security. LCC also houses inmates under the age of 18 that have been adjudicated as adults. The 1989 Legislature approved operation of the facility with Phase I becoming operational in October 1995 and Phase II in November 1997. LCC has an active, broad based religious program available to all inmates. Coal Canyon High School, sponsored by the Pershing County School District, runs literacy programs, general education diploma courses, high school diploma courses, a variety of college level classes to include Associates' of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees and several vocational programs. Vocational programs include auto shop, small engine repairs, computers, advanced computers, SERV safe, plant science/horticulture, RESPECT (a re-entry program) and Janitorial/OSHA training. In addition, LCC has several programs run by the mental health department that include: SOTP - Sex Offender Treatment, Relapse Prevention - sex offender, MRT - Moral Recognition Therapy, Anger Management, Getting it Right, Inside out Dad, Straight ahead, victim impact listen and learn and Thinking for a Change. LCC also offers a Structured Living Program for General Population inmates. Prison Industries at LCC has two programs, one manufactures prison clothing for all NDOC institutions and the other manufactures draperies for the general public. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: Casa Grande Transitional Housing (CGTH) opened in December 2005. The dormitory-style facility was built to house non-violent, low-risk male and female inmates within 18 months of their probable release. Casa Grande's mission is to allow these residents the opportunity to seek work, education, re-entry services and secure permanent housing prior to reintegrating into society. Wages earned by the residents are collected to offset the cost of their incarceration, pay any court ordered restitution, and funds upon release. Since its inception, Casa Grande has expanded its programs and has partnered with the Department of Public Safety, Division of Parole and Probation to include programs for parolees and probation violators. In addition, CGTH houses the Program of Regimental Discipline (PRD) "Bootcamp". This is an 11 month program that allows the successful trainee to no longer have a felony noted on their criminal record. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Florence McClure Women's Correctional Center (FMWCC) is located in Las Vegas. In 1996, this facility became operational to house women incarcerated in the department. The Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) owned and operated the facility until purchased by the State of Nevada in October 2001. Effective October 1, 2004, the Nevada Department of Corrections took possession of the facility, eliminating the need to contract with the CCA. Formerly known as the Southern Nevada Women's Correctional Center, the facility was renamed in 2007 in honor of Florence McClure and her contributions to improving conditions for incarcerated women. FMWCC houses all custody levels of female inmates in Nevada. The facility's capacity increased in 2008 with the addition of a 240-bed dorm and in 2009 with a 300-bed addition to the main facility. FMWCC has several various religious programs available to all inmates. Clark County School District offers High School Diplomas as well as Hi Set certificates. FMWCC has a substance abuse therapeutic community that offers long term substance abuse treatment. It also offers mental health treatment programs, re-entry program that prepares inmates for the reintegration into society, and the Pups on Parole Program that trains inmates to be certified dog handlers. In addition, FMWCC offers the New Path Cosmetology program that is designed to master the art and sciences of the cosmetology industry resulting in their Cosmetology license. FMWCC has one Prison Industry program which can employ over 70 inmates and is geared towards salvaging and re-packaging overstock products/merchandise. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: High Desert State Prison (HDSP) is a male medium institution that is part of a correctional complex located in Indian Springs approximately 40 miles north of Las Vegas. HDSP was opened in 2000. HDSP houses medium custody inmates and provides segregation housing and protective segregation housing. HDSP also serves as the Southern Nevada intake center for male inmates. The maximum capacity is 4,070 inmates. HDSP provides educational and vocational programs through Clark County School District and Prison Industries. Educational opportunities include High School Diploma or General Education Diploma. The vocational program is auto maintenance. Prison Industries also performs card sorting operations on decks previously used in Nevada casinos. HDSP has Mental Health staff that provides therapeutic classes such as anger management, victim empathy, and Commitment to Change I, II and III. HDSP also has a re-entry program to assist paroling or discharging inmates. These programs are available to provide education and program opportunities that will allow participants to improve their lives while incarcerated and upon release into the communities. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.

Synopsis: The Inmate Welfare Account (IWA) is a fiduciary fund that is supplemented by profits transferred from the Offender's Store Fund (OSF), budget account 3708. The IWA provides funding for the welfare and benefit of all inmates such as the law libraries, recreational programs, satellite television, drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, and educational programs as well as on behalf of indigent inmates such as postage, release funds, and costs associated with the Medical Division and the Director's Office. Statutory Authority: NRS 209.221.

Synopsis: The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) establishes and regulates the minimum qualifications, training and standards for all peace officers in the State of Nevada. POST oversees and tracks the employment, behavior, basic and professional certification, course certification and training for Nevada's officers. Regularly scheduled public meetings are held around the state to discuss and revise laws and regulations, hear issues regarding the law enforcement community and render judgment regarding officer behavior, which may result in denial, suspension or revocation of POST certification. In addition, POST is responsible for establishing the standardized performance objectives for all basic training academies. POST also develops and delivers exemplary training (both classroom and online), conducts its own basic training academy and provides professional courses for the officers throughout the state. POST performs statewide audits of all 139 agencies and 35 academies, providing guidance and oversight while monitoring their compliance with the standards set forth in the NRS and NAC. Statutory Authority: NRS 289.

Synopsis: The Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS) Training Division is established to develop, deliver, and facilitate training that promotes the highest level of professionalism and competency within the ranks of the Nevada's public safety agencies, thereby enhancing the individual and collective ability to provide quality, expedient and respectful public safety service to the citizens of the State of Nevada and its visitors. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.130 and NRS 480.140.

Synopsis: The mission of the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners is to conduct prompt, fair, and impartial hearings on parole applications and parole violation matters and take appropriate action. Statutory Authority: NRS 213.

Synopsis: The mission of the State Fire Marshal (SFM) Division is to protect life, property and the environment from fires and hazardous materials in the State of Nevada. This is accomplished through the development and application of fire codes and standards, fire prevention education, fire service training, fire protection engineering, licensing and permitting, and investigative/enforcement services delivered directly, or in coordination with, the public safety community. Statutory Authority: NRS 477.

Synopsis: The Cigarette Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Fund is a special revenue fund established within the Division of the State Fire Marshal (SFM) for the purpose of supporting fire safety and fire prevention programs. The fund was created through Assembly Bill 229 of the 2009 Legislative Session and authorizes the SFM to develop and enforce regulations concerning the standards for fire-safe cigarettes. All such cigarettes sold in Nevada must be certified by the SFM. The division may expend money in the fund to support fire safety and fire prevention programs. Statutory Authority: NRS 477.172 through 477.250

Synopsis: The Office of Traffic Safety was established to secure the full benefits available through the Federal Highway Safety Office programs. Funds are authorized by Congress at or near the beginning of each federal fiscal year. Funds are expended on a reimbursement basis to local and state agencies that were awarded grants based upon the merit of their proposals, to mitigate traffic safety problems in their jurisdictions. Proposals that are chosen for a grant award are plans that promote public information and awareness through the use of effective education campaigns, fund innovative traffic enforcement programs and other community-based countermeasures to improve traffic safety. Statutory Authority: NRS 223.200

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety obtains and administers funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation and sub-grants to state and local government entities and non-profit agencies. The mission of the office is to influence the driving behavior of Nevada's citizens through educational programs and the enforcement of traffic laws. The funding is also used to purchase limited equipment for emergency medical response and conduct first responder training. Statutory Authority: NRS 223.200.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety, Motorcycle Safety Office plans and administers a safety program that includes motorcycle training for new and experienced riders. The program administrator consults regularly with the Governor's Motorcycle Advisory Board concerning the content and implementation of the program, approves course instruction programs, and adopts rules and regulations necessary to carry out the program. The program also includes education of the driving public to increase awareness of motorcycles on Nevada highways. Statutory Authority: NRS 482.480 and 486.372-377

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has three dedicated evidence vaults statewide to support all of its divisions. As a law enforcement operation, sworn officers regularly seize property, money, and contraband from individuals for evidentiary, safekeeping, or destruction purposes. This program secures and manages the evidence seized by DPS sworn staff. This budget is cost allocated to the participating divisions.

Synopsis: The General Services Division functions as the Communications Bureau under the Records, Communications and Compliance Division (RCCD) within the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and provides critical support services to the divisions of the department and outside criminal/user agencies. The division enables the department to efficiently use available resources, provide greater transparency, and support improved customer service.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) uses federal and state forfeiture funds to support non-routine and specialized law enforcement activities, such as the purchase of specialized technical equipment, costs to attend conferences, specialized training, and capital outlays. Statutory Authority: NRS 179.1156-179.119.

Synopsis: The Nevada Office of Cyber Defense Coordination (OCDC) is responsible for the protection and security of information systems and the coordination of efforts to promote the protection and security of information systems, that are essential to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of Nevada. Additionally, OCDC performs several other functions to include: review of information systems that are operated or maintained by state agencies; identification of risks to the security of information systems that are operated or maintained by state agencies; develop and update, as necessary, strategies, standards and guidelines for preparing for and mitigating risks to, and otherwise protecting the security of information systems that are operated or maintained by state agencies; coordination of performance audits and assessments of the information systems of state agencies to determine, without limitation, adherence to the regulations, standards, practices, policies and conventions of the Division of Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) of the Department of Administration, that are identified by the division as security-related; establish various partnerships, consult and coordinate with various entities and agencies, as it relates to cybersecurity; and appoint cybersecurity incident response teams. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.900

Synopsis: The Nevada Department of Public Safety, Highway Patrol Division, Canine (K-9) Program is a multi-disciplinary effort to; (1) remove contraband from Nevada's highways and reduce the amount of drugs that circulate through our communities (2) support allied Department of Public Safety agency missions through the detection of firearms, explosives, and/of other forensic evidence, and (3) provide public safety support as requested through the unique capabilities provided by the units in the program. Criminal intelligence gathered by the K-9 teams is utilized to keep the highways, interstates, secondary streets and communities of Nevada safe. The K-9 Program is prepared to assist all allied and departmental agencies throughout the state anytime K-9 drug or other forensic evidence detection assistance is requested. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.360.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides for the safety and security of the citizens of Nevada by: enforcing traffic laws and providing assistance on the public roadways; conducting investigations of criminal and narcotics-related activities; responding to natural and human-caused disasters; training peace officers; training fire and disaster response officers; assisting local governments in emergency preparedness; and monitoring and supervising parolees and probationers within the criminal justice system. The Director's Office establishes policy and provides leadership for the department, and oversees the operations and administration of the eight legislatively created divisions of the department, and five offices. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.100.

Synopsis: The Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS) considers the professional conduct of its employees to be paramount. The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) conducts administrative investigations of department employees and provides investigative assistance to all DPS divisions. Additionally, OPR provides training on conducting administrative investigations, evaluation and documentation of misconduct versus job performance, and instructs agencies on best practices and misconduct prevention measures.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) - Justice Assistance Act budget is a pass-through account for several grants received from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Grant funds are distributed to state and local government agencies which contribute to the efforts of reducing and preventing crime, violence, drug abuse and improving the functioning of the criminal justice system while maintaining the integrity of the federal funds. Administrative funds are passed through to the Office of Criminal Justice Assistance (OCJA), budget account 4736. The OCJA was designated by the Governor as the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for Nevada in 1987. In November 2000, the OCJA was designated by the Governor as the state point of contact for the 1033 Department of Defense Excess Property Program, and the State Coordinator for the 1122 General Services Administration Purchasing Program.

Synopsis: The Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History is administered by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Records Bureau and administers the Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS), which serves as the state's clearinghouse for criminal history record information and crime statistics. The system provides information and activities that support a wide variety of public safety interests and functions as the information portal through which law enforcement agencies statewide accesses criminal history record information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other national and state criminal history databases. The bureau is a member of the Western Identification Network (WIN), a regional consortium of eight western states that share fingerprint images and criminal history record information and participates in the FBI's Interstate Identification Index and in the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact for the release of criminal history record information for non-criminal justice purposes. The bureau is further designated as the Chief Law Enforcement Official for the purposes of administering the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993. The repository includes the Uniform Crime Reporting program; the Point-of-Contact firearms program (Brady); the Nevada Domestic Violence Protection Order Registry; the Nevada Sex Offender Registry; the Civil Name Check Program and the Program Development and Compliance Unit. Statutory Authority: NRS 179A and 179D.

Synopsis: This budget account offsets the cost for volunteer background checks requested by non-profit organizations working with children under the age of 16. Expenditures paid by this account are transferred to the Criminal History Repository, budget account 4709. Statutory Authority: NRS 179A.310.

Synopsis: The Department of Motor Vehicles, Central Services and Records Division, Records Research Section is responsible for researching and disseminating driver's license and vehicle registration information. Revenue is generated from fees collected by processing requests. Statutory Authority: NRS 481.063.

Synopsis: The License Plate Factory is operated by the Central Services and Records Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Formerly known as the "Tag Plant," the License Plate Factory is charged with designing, manufacturing, and distributing Nevada's license plates to DMV and State Assessor's Offices for issuance to vehicle owners and operators in Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS 482 and 706.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety (DPS), Highway Patrol Division enforces the traffic laws of the state, investigates traffic collisions, assists stranded motorists, and enforces and regulates motor carriers transporting cargo and hazardous materials. Statutory Authority: NRS 130, 140, 300 - 370.

Synopsis: The Motor Vehicle Information Technology Division (MVIT) provides the digital support to help facilitate the functionality of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). MVIT supports the DMV by working closely with the business units of the department to provide the best possible solutions for the DMV. MVIT accomplishes this by exploring and implementing IT solutions to assist the business units to accomplish their functions and duties. The activities of this budget are primarily supported by Highway Fund revenues. NRS 481.0473

Synopsis: This budget account is funded with a $1 technology fee authorized by NRS 481.064 and funds the costs for the department's system modernization project. The project will take a logical and fiscally responsible approach to business improvement and system modernization which may include full or partial replacement and/or enhancement of the existing and aging Common Business Oriented Language mainframe and PowerBuilder applications running on disparate platforms. The modernized solution will run on a consolidated platform, improve the efficiency of operations and service delivery, provide flexibility, increase efficiencies and reduce transaction time, improve customer service, and provide enhanced security and disaster recovery.

Synopsis: The Motor Carrier Division is responsible for the administration of: Special and Motor Fuel suppliers to ensure proper collection and distribution of Nevada fuel tax revenues; registration and licensing of all commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds based in Nevada or apportioned for interstate operations under the International Registration Plan (IRP) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA); revenue collections; and audits of motor carriers and fuel suppliers to provide education and verify compliance with Nevada laws, regulations, IRP, and IFTA. Statutory Authority: NRS 233B, 353C, 360A, 365, 366, 371, 373, 482, 590, and 706.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety (DPS), Highway Patrol Division receives federal grants administered through this budget account. The granting agency is the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), whose focus is accident, fatality, and injury reduction of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) related crashes. These reductions are accomplished through consistent, uniform, and effective CMV safety programs. The federal grants include the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) and the High Priority (HP) grant programs. The MCSAP grant is a formula distribution made available to state and local entities that conduct traffic safety programs and activities. These federal funds are used for qualifying programs designed to support the enforcement of CMV regulations, CMV inspections, and CMV/non-CMV traffic enforcement. The management and oversight of the MSCAP grant is supported by 15 positions and requires a 15 percent soft match, which is provided by Highway Patrol trooper time spent on MCSAP eligible activities. The High Priority is a discretionary grant program that provides support for a number of different initiatives including information technology deployment, safety data improvements, and CMV safety enforcement. State match is based on the type of activity proposed. For example, media activities are 100 percent federal funds eligible. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.300, 480.330, 480.340, and 480.360.

Synopsis: The purpose of the Emissions Control Program is to ensure that vehicles in Clark and Washoe counties comply with Nevada's laws and regulations regarding emission standards. The division carries out its duties by licensing and regulating emissions stations and inspectors, as well as, providing training and certification of applicants seeking employment as Emission Inspectors. Staff conducts audits and inspections at licensed emission stations; investigates potential program evaders; and applies appropriate sanctions against program violators. The division cooperates with the various planning agencies involved in the Air Quality Program to evaluate air quality standards. The division is also a core member of the Inspection and Maintenance Advisory Committee. Statutory Authority: NRS 445B, 481.0473, 481.0475, 481.0481, 482.461, and 482.465.

Synopsis: The mission of Capitol Police (CP) is the protection of life and property by providing proactive law enforcement services, empowering employees through training and education and enhancing the safety of Nevada's citizens and visitors, in and around designated state lands and facilities. CP provides a constant security presence at the State Capitol, Attorney General's Office, Grant Sawyer building, and Governor's Mansion. In addition, the CP also provides recurring regular active patrols of state-owned facilities in the Carson City, Reno/Sparks, and Las Vegas areas. Statutory Authority: NRS 289.270; 331.140; 480.130; 480.140; 480.150.

Synopsis: The mission of the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) is to protect the citizens of the State of Nevada against the negative effects of hazardous materials. The SERC is the executive agency for Nevada's compliance with the federal Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act, Title III, also known as the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. As mandated by this Act, SERC is responsible for collecting information from fixed facilities regarding the use and storage of hazardous materials. The information is provided to the public and first responders for both planning and reference purposes through a combined database coordinated with the State Fire Marshal's Office. Pursuant to NRS, fees are collected on the reports submitted. These funds support the Local Emergency Planning Committees and state agencies with equipment, training, and planning activities needed to prevent and respond to hazardous material incidents. Statutory Authority: 42 U.S.C. 11001; NRS 459.735 through NRS 459.744.

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Synopsis: The Insurance Verification Program, known as Nevada Liability Insurance Validated Electronically (NVLIVE), verifies that owners of motor vehicles registered in Nevada maintain Nevada liability insurance. Revenue is generated from reinstatement fees and fines after suspensions for failing to maintain insurance. Statutory Authority: NRS 485.185, 485.313, 485,314, 485.317, 482.480, 482.4805 and 482.557.

Synopsis: The Department of Motor Vehicles, Hearings Office provides due process hearings to any person aggrieved by a decision of the department. Generally, these hearings concern the suspension, revocation, or cancellation of a privilege license issued by the department, such as a driver's license or a license to conduct business involving motor vehicles. The decisions of the administrative law judges assigned to the office may impact the lives and property of thousands of Nevadans. For this reason, the office strives to conduct all hearings in a timely, fair and impartial manner, and in accordance with the provisions in the Nevada Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 233B. The office is supported primarily from Highway Fund revenues. Statutory Authority for these hearings is found in NRS 366, 445B, 481, 482, 483, 484, 485, 487, and 706.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety (DPS) - Justice Assistance Grant Trust Account is a pass-through budget account for grants received from the U.S. Department of Justice. Grant funds are distributed to state and local government agencies that contribute to the effort of reducing and preventing crime, violence, drug abuse and improving the functioning of the criminal justice system, while maintaining the integrity of federal funds. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.800.

Synopsis: The Department of Motor Vehicles, Field Services Division is responsible for direct customer service operations for the driver licensing and vehicle registration functions. Field Services assures that only safe and knowledgeable drivers receive the privilege to drive on the highways. It also registers and titles vehicles, collects appropriate fees and taxes imposed upon the owners and operators of vehicles, and provides service in the insurance verification program and provide a form to decline voter registration or indicate a political party affiliation after concluding certain transactions. This budget is funded primarily from Highway Fund revenues, governmental services tax commissions, and penalties. Statutory Authority: NRS 108, 293, 366, 481, 481A, 482, 483, 484, 485, 486, 487, and 706.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety (DPS), Office of Criminal Justice Assistance (OCJA) obtains, administers, and sub-grants to state and local government agencies grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice for programs that address illegal drug use, trafficking, violent crime and improvement of the functioning of the criminal justice system. The objective is to coordinate education, prevention, treatment and law enforcement to achieve a comprehensive solution to the problems of drug abuse and violent crime. Funding for this budget comes primarily from federal grants with a partial match from General Fund appropriations. Created by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, Section 1308 states that the chief executive of each state shall designate a State Administrative Agency (SAA). In 1987, the OCJA was designated by the Governor as the SAA for Nevada. In November of 2000, the OCJA was designated by the Governor as the state coordinator for the 1033 Department of Defense Excess Property Program and the state point of contact for the 1122 General Services Administration Purchasing Program. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.800.

Synopsis: The Fund for Re-entry Programs was created during the 2009 Legislative Session with the passage of Senate Bill 236. The Office of Criminal Justice Assistance is the designated agency to accept donations, gifts, bequests, grants and other sources of funds to carry out service programs for the re-entry of persons into the community upon their release from incarceration. Programs may include, but are not limited to, transitional housing, training in life skills, vocational rehabilitation, access to self-help groups, social services for families and children, preventing domestic violence, maintaining emotional and physical health and preparing for and obtaining employment. Statutory Authority: NRS 480.810.

Synopsis: The Department of Public Safety (DPS), Dignitary Protection Detail provides security to the Governor of the State of Nevada and the first family. This detail provides 24-hour, seven days a week security at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City and performs all necessary advance work and ensures security by traveling with the Governor when he attends meetings, conferences and events. Statutory Authority: NRS 331.140, 480.140, 480.300, 480.310, 480.330, and 480.360.

Synopsis: The Compliance Enforcement Division (CED) is the regulatory arm of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Regulation of the auto industry provides consumer protection through the licensing and regulation of businesses related to the manufacture, transport, sale, and disposal of vehicles. The purpose of the fraud investigation section is to investigate and resolve fraudulent activity. The division also investigates all complex and criminal complaints filed against licensees. Staff conducts audits, monitors, inspects, and provides investigative services on the internal and external entities related to the DMV core programs. Statutory Authority: NRS 481.0473, 481.0475, 481.048, Chapters 108, 482, 483, 487, 490.

Synopsis: The Central Services and Records Division safeguards the records and statistical reports for State officials while providing alternatives to in-person processing methods for Nevada motor vehicle customers regarding drivers' licenses, registrations, titles, and license plates. This division is also responsible for conducting registration transactions, processing titles, ensuring data integrity, and issuing drivers' license sanctions. Statutory Authority: NRS 108, 233B, 371, 482, 483, 484, 487 and 490.

Synopsis: The Management Services and Programs Division (MS&P) is a resource to help achieve the department's strategic plan. MS&P is responsible for developing regulations, drafting legislation, preparing fiscal notes, completing and conducting surveys, creating and updating forms and desk reference manuals, and development of requests for proposals. MS&P also manages projects related to vehicle, driver, occupational, motor carrier and business programs of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This division develops policies and procedures for all DMV divisions to ensure consistent and uniform program delivery. Responsibilities also include support for the other divisions in the areas of strategic planning and research, regulation and statutory changes, and legislative interaction. Statutory Authority: NRS 481.019, 481.035, 481.0473, and 481.051.

Synopsis: The mission of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is to modernize and reinvent DMV services through technology, innovation, customer service, and training while guarding against fraud, and protecting the driving public through licensing and intervention practices while ensuring privacy protection of DMV records. The office establishes policy for the department and directs and controls the operations of the agency. The office handles all media inquiries through the Public Information Officers. Additionally, department policies and procedures, information security, and the personnel and training units fall under the responsibility of this office. Statutory Authority: NRS 481.031; 481.035; 481.047; 481.0473; 481.051; 481.052; and 481.055.

Synopsis: The Administrative Services Division is charged with providing professional, timely, and accurate support services to the Director, all divisions of the department, and other associated agencies. Support services include fiscal accounting, budgeting, internal/external auditing, travel arrangements, payroll, warehousing, inventory control, mail services, purchasing services, contract management, facilities management, telecommunication support, revenue collection, revenue distribution, and revenue recovery services. Through its centralized functions, the department is able to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with laws and regulations for all divisions in these service areas.