The police are law enforcement officers who usually take an oath (make a promise) to protect and serve their communities. Police officers—or collectively, police departments—enforce laws, investigate potential crimes, and make arrests.
In Nevada, as in other states, police officers are sworn law enforcement officials who pledge to protect and serve their communities. They are responsible for enforcing state laws and local ordinances. Their duties include patrolling communities to deter and detect crime, conducting investigations into criminal activity, and apprehending individuals suspected of committing crimes. Police officers have the authority to make arrests based on probable cause that a person has violated the law. Police departments, which are typically organized at the city or county level, operate under the guidance of a police chief or sheriff and are subject to state statutes and regulations that govern law enforcement practices. These regulations ensure that police conduct aligns with constitutional protections and the rights of individuals.