Nevada Code § 289.823

Requirement for law enforcement agency to establish early warning system to identify peace officers who display bias indicators or other problematic behavior; duties of law enforcement agency upon such identification
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1. Each law enforcement agency shall
establish an early warning system for the purpose of identifying peace officers
employed by the law enforcement agency who:
(a) Display bias indicators by, for example:
(1) Having a large number of citizen
complaints;
(2) Being part of a large number of
incidents involving the use of force;
(3) Making a large number of arrests for
resisting an officer;
(4) Having a large number of the arrests
that he or she has made result in no charges being filed because of issues such
as improper searches or detentions; or
(5) Having a negative attitude regarding
programs that enhance relations between law enforcement and the community.
(b) Display other problematic behavior by, for
example:
(1) Having a large number of motor vehicle
crashes;
(2) Abusing sick leave; or
(3) Showing any other behavioral signs
that are indicative of a decline in performance.
2. If a peace officer is identified by the
early warning system as displaying bias indicators or other problematic
behavior, the law enforcement agency that employs the peace officer shall:
(a) Increase its supervision of the peace
officer; and
(b) Provide additional training and, if
appropriate, counseling to the peace officer.
3. If a peace officer is repeatedly
identified by the early warning system as displaying bias indicators or other
problematic behavior, the law enforcement agency that employs the peace officer
shall consider the consequences that should be imposed, including, without
limitation, whether the peace officer should be transferred from any
high-profile assignments or subject to any discipline.

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