Existing law: (1) prohibits a law enforcement agency from taking certain types of punitive action against a peace officer; and (2) provides certain protections to peace officers when punitive action may be imposed against them. (NRS 289.020, 289.057, 289.060, 289.080, 289.085, 289.092, 289.820, 289.824) Existing law defines “punitive action” as any action which may lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, reduction in salary, written reprimand or transfer of a peace officer for purposes of punishment. (NRS 289.010) Section 2 of this bill revises the definition to include any action which may lead to denial of an increase, either in seniority or compensation, for purposes of punishment.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 288.110, 289.010
Reprint 1: 289.010
BDR: 288.110, 289.010