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Las Vegas's Law Enforcement
- Uniformed and responsible for providing law-enforcement services daily within the city's limits. -
Local Law Enforcement:
Employed by municipal, county, or public authorities, operating under state law.Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Clark County's Sheriff
Jurisdiction:
Clark County
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for the City of Las Vegas and unincorporated areas of Clark County
Office of the Ex-Officio Constable
Officer Title:
Constable
Governing Body:
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Jurisdiction:
Las Vegas Township
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Enforce evictions and serve civil documents such as subpoenas, property liens, court summonses and wage garnishments
Las Vegas Department of Public Safety
Officer Title:
City Marshal
Governing Body:
City of Las Vegas
Jurisdiction:
Las Vegas' city limits
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services on any property owned, leased or under the control of the City of Las Vegas
Clark County School District Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Clark County School District
Jurisdiction:
Clark County School District
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Clark County School District's schools, facilities, and events
Clark County: Office of Public Safety
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Clark County
Jurisdiction:
Clark County property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Clark County’s public buildings, parks, trails, and recreational facilities
Las Vegas Municipal Court
Officer Title:
Court Marshal
Governing Body:
City of Las Vegas
Jurisdiction:
Las Vegas' Municipal Courthouse
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Serve arrest warrants, subpoenas, and other court orders; makes arrests; and maintains order in the court and transport prisoners to court and jail
Federal Law Enforcement:
Employed or empowered by federal government.Bureau of Land Management: Office of Law Enforcement and Security
Officer Title:
Law Enforcement Ranger
Governing Body:
Bureau of Land Management
Jurisdiction:
BLM-managed property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Bureau of Land Management's public lands
Police Vehicles
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Page last updated: October 4, 2026