Nevada Department of Public Safety

What Nevada Department of Public Safety does

The Nevada Department of Public Safety (operating as Nevada State Police) is a state government law enforcement agency headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, providing comprehensive public safety services to the citizens and visitors of Nevada. The agency is organized into 13 core operating divisions including Capitol Police, Highway Patrol, Investigation Division, Parole and Probation, Records/Communications and Compliance, State Fire Marshal, Training Division, Criminal Justice Assistance, Professional Responsibility, Traffic Safety, Cyber Defense Coordination, and Research and Planning Technology. It also operates the Nevada Threat Analysis Center (NTAC), a state fusion center established April 2008 that provides all-threats, all-crimes intelligence coordination across 16 of Nevada's 17 counties, alongside supporting programs such as the Public Alerts System (Amber Alert, Silver Alert, 511 Road Conditions), UAV Registration registry, Sex Offender Registry, and Most Wanted listings.

The agency delivers services through dual-academy training infrastructure (Northern Academy in Carson City, Southern Academy in Las Vegas) offering Basic Category 1 Peace Officer Academies up to 18 weeks in duration, alongside field operations supported by in-person service centers, centralized telephone dispatch, an online public records portal, and anonymous tip lines. Core technology is described as state law enforcement technology systems, fusion center operations, and criminal justice information systems, with no disclosed proprietary AI/ML or advanced analytics platforms. Strategic partnerships include embedded task force participation with the LVMPD (VIPER Auto Theft Task Force), DEA, Clark County Fusion Center, State Board of Pharmacy, and the Office of Criminal Justice Assistance, plus five multi-jurisdictional drug task forces covering 12 of 17 counties.

The business model is government appropriation-based: DPS is funded primarily through state tax revenues, with only nominal fees for public records requests calculated on actual cost of materials and additional charges for extraordinary requests exceeding two hours of staff time. There is no commercial revenue stream, no disclosed appropriations figure, and no private-sector pricing structure. Citizen engagement occurs through organic social channels (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), the Joint Information Center for emergency communications, and the Nixle-powered public alert system. The agency is statutorily chartered under Nevada Revised Statute Chapter 480, giving it monopoly jurisdiction over state-level law enforcement within Nevada.

Name

Nevada Department of Public Safety

Legal name

Nevada Department of Public Safety

Website

https://dps.nv.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Nevada Department of Public Safety (Nevada State Police) is the state law enforcement agency of Nevada, providing law enforcement, criminal investigations, public safety, training, and emergency management services across 16 of 17 counties through 13 operating divisions and the NTAC fusion center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (92212), Fire Protection (92216), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (922150)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Public Safety & Emergency Management (Police, Fire, EMS Oversight) (BPAIABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Corrections, Probation & Parole Administration (BPAIABAF), Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses) (BPAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Public safety coordination
• Highway patrol operations
• Criminal investigations
• Emergency alert systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Carson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Nevada Department of Public Safety is a state law enforcement agency that provides comprehensive public safety services across Nevada through 13 operational divisions, including highway patrol, criminal investigations, parole and probation supervision, fire marshal services, training, records management, and cyber defense coordination. It operates specialized programs such as the NTAC fusion center, public alert systems, UAV registration, sex offender registry, and online public records requests to serve Nevada citizens, visitors, and partner law enforcement agencies.

Product overview

The Nevada Department of Public Safety (also known as Nevada State Police) is a government law enforcement agency comprised of multiple divisions providing comprehensive public safety services. The department operates a platform of 13 core divisions including Capitol Police, Highway Patrol, Investigation Division, Parole and Probation, Records/Communications and Compliance, State Fire Marshal, Training, Criminal Justice Assistance, Professional Responsibility, Traffic Safety, Cyber Defense Coordination, and Research and Planning Technology. Supporting programs include the Nevada Threat Analysis Center (NTAC) fusion center, Public Alerts system (Amber Alert, Silver Alert), UAV Registration, Sex Offender Registry, and Most Wanted listings. The department also provides online services such as Public Records Request, employment applications, and various forms through its digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Capitol Police Division Provides safety of persons on state property and protects state facilities and assets for state government operations.
• Highway Patrol Division Promotes safety on Nevada highways by providing law enforcement traffic services to the motoring public.
• Investigation Division Provides innovative, proactive and efficient investigation of criminal activity statewide with collection, analysis and sharing of intelligence-based information.
• Parole and Probation Division Supervises offenders including sex offenders, house arrest offenders, gang members, mandatory release parolees, drug court and mental health court participants.
• Records, Communications and Compliance Division Provides accurate, timely, and appropriate public safety information to divisions within the department, law enforcement community and citizens using state-of-the-art technology.
• State Fire Marshal Division Protects life, property and environment from fires and hazardous materials through fire prevention education, fire service training, fire protection engineering, licensing/permitting and investigative/enforcement services.
• Training Division Develops, delivers and facilitates training promoting professionalism and competency within DPS, providing basic law enforcement training and continuing education for civilian and sworn personnel.
• Criminal Justice Assistance Administers grant funds to state and local units of government and Native American tribes for programs to improve the criminal justice system involving controlled substances and violent crimes.
• Professional Responsibility Division Ensures all allegations of peace officer misconduct are thoroughly and objectively investigated.
• Traffic Safety Office Prepares and administers a comprehensive Highway Safety Plan to reduce the number and severity of traffic crashes on Nevada public roadways.
• Cyber Defense Coordination Office Serves as the primary focal point for cyber security strategy, policy, planning and coordination for the State of Nevada.
• Research and Planning Technology Division Supports research and planning functions with technology solutions for the department.
• Nevada Threat Analysis Center (NTAC) State fusion center responsible for all threats and crimes strategy, coordinating with local, state, federal and tribal law enforcement agencies, fire, health, emergency management and private sector stakeholders for receipt, analysis, and dissemination of criminal information.
• Public Alerts System Provides emergency alert systems including Amber Alert, Silver Alert, weather alerts, 211 Service Information, 511 Road Conditions, and area notifications via Nixle messaging.
• UAV Registration Registry of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles operated by public agencies, established per NRS 493.118, with annual reporting to the Legislature.
• Sex Offender Registry Public registry of registered sex offenders in Nevada for community awareness and safety.
• Most Wanted Listings Listing of most wanted individuals and unsolved cases maintained by the Investigation Division.
• Public Records Request System Online system for citizens to submit public records requests pursuant to the Public Records Act (NRS 239), billed at actual cost of materials with additional fees for extraordinary requests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training Division facilities utilized for Basic Category 1 Peace Officer Academies, classroom facilities for recruitment, continuing education, conferences, and training from outside instructors.
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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nevada Threat Analysis Center (NTAC) StakeholderscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2008NTAC embraces a team effort of local, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement, fire, health, emergency management and private sector stakeholders, in cooperation with citizens of Nevada, for timely receipt, analysis, and dissemination of criminal information.
• Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDPS Investigation Division serves as a committed member of LVMPD's VIPER Auto Theft Task Force. This partnership leverages DPS resources for auto theft investigations and vehicle recovery while disrupting criminal organizations utilizing Las Vegas' strategic location along major roadways and tourism demographics.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Investigation Division has detectives assigned to DEA-operated task forces, providing federal coordination for controlled substance enforcement and drug trafficking investigations.
• Clark County Fusion CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTAC functions in coordination with the Clark County fusion center, which has responsibilities within its respective jurisdiction, ensuring comprehensive statewide coverage.
• State of Nevada Board of PharmacycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestigation Division works closely with the State Board of Pharmacy to investigate prescription drug crimes and accomplish efficient enforcement of laws concerning prescription and controlled substance diversion. The Board maintains the statewide Prescription Monitoring Program tracking Schedule II-IV controlled substances.
• Office of Criminal Justice AssistanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssists with funding the Nevada Drug Investigation School hosted annually with assistance from the DPS Training Division.
• Local, County, and Federal Law Enforcement AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestigation Division monitors and cooperates with local, county, and federal law enforcement agencies to promote open communication, executive board meetings, training venues, and task force operations.
• Medical Community, Social Services, and Mental Health ProvidersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDPS Investigation Division recognizes that pharmaceutical diversion complexity requires combined approaches from criminal justice field, medical community, social services, and substance abuse and mental health providers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• New York State Police: Full-service statewide law enforcement agency with investigation, patrol, fusion/intelligence, and specialized units — a directly comparable organizational model to Nevada DPS across most operating divisions.
• Florida Highway Patrol: Statewide highway patrol and law enforcement component of Florida's public safety structure; directly comparable to Nevada DPS's Highway Patrol Division.
• Oregon State Police: State-level law enforcement agency providing patrol, criminal investigations, forensics, and gaming enforcement — a comparable mid-size state police organization.
• California Highway Patrol: California's statewide law enforcement agency responsible for highway patrol and primary state-level policing; structurally and functionally the closest analog to Nevada DPS's Highway Patrol and overall state police mission.
• Arizona Department of Public Safety: Neighboring state-level public safety agency with highway patrol, criminal investigations, fusion center, and similar division structure; most comparable peer given geography and population profile.
• Pennsylvania State Police: Full-service statewide police agency with patrol, investigations, and a broad municipal services role; a closely comparable organizational model to Nevada DPS.
• Texas Department of Public Safety: Large state-level public safety department offering highway patrol, criminal investigations, and emergency management — comparable in scope, division breadth, and operational scale to Nevada DPS.

Regional players

• Nevada Division of Emergency Management: Nevada's state-level emergency management agency that coordinates closely with DPS on all-hazards response; comparable as a sibling state agency in adjacent public safety functions but operates in emergency management rather than law enforcement.
• Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department: Local law enforcement agency covering Clark County that partners with DPS on VIPER and NTAC coordination; comparable mission but county-level rather than statewide, making it both a partner and a partial substitute.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Federal agency with overlapping criminal investigation, fusion/intelligence, and counter-narcotics functions; comparable on the investigation and intelligence-sharing axis but operates federally rather than at the state level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NVStatePolice
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NevadaStatePolice
• Facebookfacebook.com/NevadaStatePolice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/public-safety-nevada-department-of
• Instagraminstagram.com/nvstatepolice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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