Existing law establishes the primary functions and responsibilities of the Investigation Division of the Department of Public Safety. (NRS 480.140) Section 1 of this bill adds to the functions and responsibilities of the Investigation Division the duty to provide investigative services to other divisions of the Department of Public Safety as determined by the Director of the Department. Section 1 also adds the duties to: (1) investigate certain technological crimes and enforce provisions of law relating to technological crime; and (2) provide investigative services upon request to certain state agencies in criminal investigations relating to cannabis. Existing law requires the Chief of the Investigation Division to furnish services relating to the investigation of crimes upon the request of the Attorney General or any sheriff, chief of police or district attorney. (NRS 480.460) Section 2 of this bill requires the Chief to provide investigative services to the heads of certain state agencies upon request. Section 2 also requires the Chief to: (1) investigate certain technological crimes and enforce provisions of law relating to technological crime; and (2) provide investigative services upon request to certain state agencies in criminal investigations relating to cannabis. Existing law establishes the duties and powers of the Director of the Department. (NRS 480.150) Section 1.5 of this bill additionally grants authority to the Director to authorize the Department, the various divisions of the Department and the officers and employees of the Department to use certain designations to identify themselves.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 480.140, 480.460
Reprint 1: 480.140, 480.150, 480.460
As Enrolled: 480.140, 480.150, 480.460