Our Philosophy, Mission and Goals

To provide the citizens of Nevada with an innovative, proactive and efficient approach for the investigation of criminal activity statewide; to provide law enforcement with a purposeful collection, analysis and sharing of intelligence-based information; and to provide members of the Investigation Division with a challenging and rewarding work environment.

Our Mission

The Investigation Division is a law enforcement agency dedicated to public safety statewide. This is accomplished through the professional enforcement of controlled substance laws; by providing comprehensive investigative services to all criminal justice agencies; and, by supporting law enforcement statewide through the collection and dissemination of relevant and timely criminal and threat information. This mission is accomplished in an atmosphere of professional and ethical standards and a commitment to cooperation and mutual support between the Division and other criminal justice agencies and the citizens of Nevada.

Our Goals

To provide for the public safety by proactively investigating and disrupting the illicit narcotics trade and the illegal diversion of pharmaceutical controlled substances.
To support statewide criminal justice needs by providing professional and comprehensive investigative assistance, including polygraph services.
To manage and coordinate a statewide effort for the sharing of information to detect and prevent terrorist plots and threats against our citizens and infrastructure.
To foster effective and professional law enforcement supervision and administration by facilitating continuing education and career development opportunities.