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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 280.010 (2026)

Legislative findings; declaration of purpose

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NRS 280.010  Legislative findings; declaration of purpose.

      1.  The Legislature finds:

      (a) That there is substantial duplication of functions, human resources and expenses between the city and county law enforcement agencies in this state.

      (b) That merger of city and county law enforcement agencies would increase the efficiency of such agencies by increasing communication facilities, lowering purchasing costs and coordinating law enforcement efforts throughout metropolitan areas.

      2.  It is the purpose of this chapter to provide the means whereby the respective law enforcement agencies of the cities and counties in this state may merge into county-wide metropolitan police departments.

      (Added to NRS by 1973, 915; A 1975, 1283; 1977, 364)

     

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1980–2025 · leading case: Cnty. of Clark Ex Rel. Dondero v. City of Las Vegas Ex Rel. Briare, 628 P.2d 1120 (Nev. 1981).
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Cnty. of Clark Ex Rel. Dondero v. City of Las Vegas Ex Rel. Briare, 628 P.2d 1120 (Nev. 1981). · cites it 2× “Although the district court correctly found the intended legislative purpose as expressed in Chapter 568 of the 1973 Statutes of Nevada was to reduce duplication of functions and expenses and to coordinate law enforcement efforts throughout the metropolitan areas, it…”
Acklin v. McCarthy, 612 P.2d 219 (Nev. 1980). · cites it 2× “360, states that the provisions of the chapter "shall be construed liberally to effect the merger ... without administrative difficulty, it being the intention of the legislature that the formation of departments be effected in an orderly manner.”
Mwithiga v. Off. J Pierce (D. Nev. 2024). “1980) 2 (quoting NRS 280.010(2)); see also NRS 280.280(4).”
In Re: Pub. Records Request to Las Vegas Metro. Police Dep't, 141 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 26 (Nev. 2025). “' See NRS 280.010 (stating that the purpose of NRS Chapter 280 is to merge city and county law enforcement agencies into county-wide 'Although LVMPD argues that it is a "political subdivision," we note NRS Chapter 280 defines both "department" and "political subdivision" and…”
In Re: Pub. Records Request to Las Vegas Metro. Police Dep't, 141 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 26 (Nev. 2025). “! See NRS 280.010 (stating that the purpose of NRS Chapter 280 is to merge city and county law enforcement agencies into county-wide lAlthough LVMPD argues that it is a “political subdivision,” we note NRS Chapter 280 defines both “department” and “political subdivision” and…”
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 280.010(2): 2 cases
Acklin v. McCarthy, 612 P.2d 219 (Nev. 1980). “360, states that the provisions of the chapter "shall be construed liberally to effect the merger ... without administrative difficulty, it being the intention of the legislature that the formation of departments be effected in an orderly manner.”
Mwithiga v. Off. J Pierce (D. Nev. 2024). “1980) 2 (quoting NRS 280.010(2)); see also NRS 280.280(4).”
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