State Criminal Justice Profile
In Fiscal Year 2014, BJA provided more than $4 million* in state and local funds to Nevada.
| Justice Assistance Grant Program—State Formula | $2,215,059 |
|---|---|
| Justice Assistance Grant Program—7 Local Awards | $1,348,510 |
| Other Direct Discretionary Funds | $481,653 |
Source: Bureau of Justice Assistance
*This amount does not include funding for national training and technical assistance programs that
benefit all states and territories.
| Grantee Name | GMS Project Period | Project Title | GMS Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Department of Public Safety | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | FY 2014 State JAG for Nevada | $2,215,059 |
| Grantee Name | GMS Project Period | Project Title | GMS Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Carson City | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2015 | Carson City Sheriff’s Office Cops and Kids Community Policing and Prevention | $12,662 |
| City of Reno | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Formula JAG 2014 | $116,792 |
| Clark County | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | FY 2014 JAG Program | $1,004,322 |
| Henderson Police Department | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Henderson Police Department Community Assistance Partner | $44,660 |
| North Las Vegas Police Department | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | FY 2014 JAG Program | $123,581 |
| Nye County Sheriff’s Office | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2015 | Narcotics Task Force Support Project | $21,399 |
| Sparks Police Department | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | 2014 JAG Program | $25,094 |
| Grantee Name | GMS Project Period | Project Title | GMS Award Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department | 10/01/2012 – 09/30/2015 | Southern Nevada Human Trafficking Task Force—Enhanced Model | $249,999 |
| Nevada Department of Health and Human Services | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2015 | Nevada FY 2014 John R. Justice Program | $31,799 |
| Nevada Department of Public Safety | 10/01/2013 – 09/30/2017 | Nevada Department of Corrections Phoenix Program | $100,100 |
| Nevada Department of Public Safety | 10/01/2014 – 09/30/2015 | Nevada FY 2014 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Reallocation | $24,794 |
| Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley | 10/01/2014 – 03/31/2016 | Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Juvenile Justice Services Strategic Planning Project | $74,961 |
Law Enforcement Agencies: 36
Sworn Officers: 5,359
City County Tribal State Other
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report (2013)
Between 2004 and 2013, 3 officers were feloniously killed (0 in 2013) and 6 officers were accidentally killed in the line of duty. In 2013, 354 officers were assaulted (0.71% of all officers assaulted in the United States).
According to the FBI Annual Report, nationwide violent crime in 2013 decreased more than 4% from the 2012 estimates. Below are the current crime trends for Nevada:
| Crime | 2012 | 2013 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16,763 | 16,824 | 0.4 |
| Murder and Manslaughter | 124 | 163 | 31.5 |
| Forcible Rape | 931 | 2,508 | N/A |
| Robbery | 4,918 | 5,183 | 5.4 |
| Aggravated Assault | 10,790 | 10,060 | -6.8 |
| Property Crime | 77,510 | 79,177 | 2.2 |
| Burglary | 22,120 | 23,047 | 4.2 |
| Larceny-Theft | 45,372 | 46,132 | 1.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10,018 | 9,998 | -0.2 |
In 2013, total arrests (122,498) decreased 14.01% from 2012.
Violent-crime arrests decreased 5.44% (6,200),
and property-related arrests decreased 10.53% (13,930).
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reports
| Court of Last Resort: | Supreme Court |
|---|---|
| General Jurisdiction: | District Court |
| Limited Jurisdiction: | Justice Court; Municipal Court |
| Prisoner Admissions: | 5,855 |
|---|---|
| Prisoner Releases: | 4,903 |
| Total Prisoners: | 13,056 |
Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics (2013)
Source: Nevada Department of Corrections
*Recidivism rates reflect the
proportion of offenders who return at least once to a State of Nevada correctional facility within 36 months from parole or discharge.
The Rocky Mountain Information Network (RMIN), a RISS Center, serves Nevada.
There are 83 Nevada criminal justice agencies that are members of RMIN.
Source: Regional Information Sharing Systems
In Nevada, Byrne JAG state funding has assisted with numerous innovative initiatives and supports:
Reentry services for individuals leaving prison and returning to Washoe County. Funds help pay for transitional housing, drug treatment, and supportive employment services through 2 local nonprofits.
Thirteen gang, drug, and major crime task forces.
Specialized enforcement and interdiction efforts in the City of Reno and Washoe County. Specifically, funds support the Reno Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office All Threats All Crimes Unit. With funds supporting overtime hours, these teams take on cases and address emerging issues, such as spikes in violence, gangs, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Forensic science equipment and technology purchases for the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Laboratory. Purchases include a Gas Chromatograph Infrared Spectrometer (GC–IR) and Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC–MS) technology to analyze samples suspected of containing controlled substances by using structural isomers.
Source: National Criminal Justice Association
Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance
James Wright, Director
http://dps.nv.gov/
| Total Population: | 2,790,136 |
|---|---|
| Population Under 18: | 661,605 |
| Population Over 65: | 380,900 |
Source: U.S. Census (2013 est.)
State Investigative Agency:
Nevada Department of Public Safety
James Wright, Director
Local Governments: 191
Source: U.S. Census (2012)
Federally Recognized Tribes: 25
Source: Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Attorneys’ Office: Daniel G. Bogden—District of Nevada, Las Vegas Source: U.S. Department of Justice
Homeland Security Agency: Division of Emergency Management – Homeland Security Caleb S. Cage, Chief and Homeland Security Advisor http://dem.nv.gov
Drug Courts: 45
Source: National Drug Court Resource Center
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