Nevada Code § 289.020

Punitive action prohibited for exercise of rights under internal procedure; opportunity for hearing; right to representation; refusal to cooperate in criminal investigation punishable as insubordination
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1. A law enforcement agency shall not use
punitive action against a peace officer if the peace officer chooses to
exercise the peace officers rights under any internal administrative grievance
procedure.
2. If a peace officer is denied a
promotion on grounds other than merit or other punitive action is used against
the peace officer, a law enforcement agency shall provide the peace officer
with an opportunity for a hearing.
3. If a peace officer requests
representation while being questioned by a superior officer on any matter that
the peace officer reasonably believes could result in punitive action, the
questioning must cease immediately and the peace officer must be allowed a
reasonable opportunity to arrange for the presence and assistance of a
representative before the questioning may resume.
4. If a peace officer refuses to comply
with an order by a superior officer to cooperate with the peace officers own
or any other law enforcement agency in a criminal investigation, the agency may
charge the peace officer with insubordination.

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