1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a peace officer shall, without regard for chain of command, intervene to prevent or stop another peace officer from using physical force that is not justified in pursuance of the other peace officer’s law enforcement duties in carrying out the arrest of a person, placing a person under detention, taking a person into custody or booking a person. The duty to intervene in the use of physical force that is not justified as required by this subsection only applies if:
(a) A peace officer observes the use of physical force that is not justified or reasonably should have observed the use of physical force that is not justified; and
(b) The circumstances are such that it is safe for the peace officer to intervene.
2. If a peace officer who observes the use of physical force that is not justified is a supervisor of the peace officer who is using such physical force, the peace officer making the observation shall issue a direct order to stop the use of such physical force.
3. A peace officer who observes the use of physical force that is not justified shall report the observation to his or her immediate supervisor unless the observation involves his or her immediate supervisor, in which case the peace officer shall report the observation to the supervisor of his or her immediate supervisor. Such a report must:
(a) Include, without limitation:
(1) The date, time and location of the incident;
(2) The identity, if known, and a description of the participants; and
(3) A description of the actions taken as a result of the observation.
(b) Be made in writing not later than 10 days after the occurrence of the use of physical force and observation and appended to all other reports of the incident.
4. A member of a law enforcement agency shall not discipline or retaliate in any way against a peace officer solely for:
(a) Intervening in the use of physical force that is not justified as required by subsection 1; or
(b) Reporting the observation of the use of physical force that is not justified as required by subsection 3.
5. Each law enforcement agency in this State shall train its peace officers on the provisions of this section.
(Added to NRS by 2020, 32nd Special Session, 70)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 193.355)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 193 - Criminality Generally
NRS 193.0115 - "Bond" defined.
NRS 193.012 - "Break" defined.
NRS 193.0125 - "Building" defined.
NRS 193.013 - "Corrupt" and "corruptly" defined.
NRS 193.014 - "Dwelling house" defined.
NRS 193.0145 - "Enter" defined.
NRS 193.0148 - "Gender identity or expression" defined.
NRS 193.0155 - "Indicted," "indictment," "informed against" and "information" defined.
NRS 193.016 - "Judge" defined.
NRS 193.0165 - "Jurors" defined.
NRS 193.017 - "Knowingly" defined.
NRS 193.0175 - "Malice" and "maliciously" defined.
NRS 193.018 - "Neglect," "negligence," "negligent" and "negligently" defined.
NRS 193.0185 - "Nighttime" defined.
NRS 193.019 - "Officer" and "public officer" defined.
NRS 193.0195 - "Owner" defined.
NRS 193.0205 - "Person" defined.
NRS 193.021 - "Personal property" defined.
NRS 193.0215 - "Prison" defined.
NRS 193.022 - "Prisoner" defined.
NRS 193.0225 - "Property" defined.
NRS 193.023 - "Railway" or "railroad" defined.
NRS 193.0235 - "Real property" defined.
NRS 193.024 - "Signature" defined.
NRS 193.0245 - "Writing" defined.
NRS 193.030 - Construction of provisions of title.
NRS 193.040 - Intent to defraud.
NRS 193.050 - Conduct constituting crime; prohibited or unlawful acts; common law.
NRS 193.060 - Construction of provisions similar to existing laws.
NRS 193.070 - Effect of provisions upon past offenses.
NRS 193.075 - Effect of repeal of statute: Penalty previously imposed; prior violations.
NRS 193.080 - Application to existing civil rights.
NRS 193.090 - Civil remedies preserved.
NRS 193.100 - Proceedings to impeach or remove officers and others preserved.
NRS 193.110 - Authority of courts-martial unaffected; punishment for contempt unaffected.
NRS 193.120 - Classification of crimes.
NRS 193.130 - Categories and punishment of felonies.
NRS 193.140 - Punishment of gross misdemeanors.
NRS 193.150 - Punishment of misdemeanors.
NRS 193.151 - Prohibited act is misdemeanor when no penalty imposed.
NRS 193.153 - Punishment for attempts.
NRS 193.160 - Penalty for misdemeanor by corporations when not fixed by statute.
NRS 193.162 - Felony committed by adult with assistance of child.
NRS 193.163 - Use of handgun containing metal-penetrating bullet in commission of crime.
NRS 193.1677 - Commission of crime because victim is first responder.
NRS 193.1678 - Commission of crime because victim is spouse or child of first responder.
NRS 193.170 - Prohibited act is misdemeanor when no penalty imposed.
NRS 193.190 - To constitute crime there must be unity of act and intent.
NRS 193.200 - Intent: How manifested.
NRS 193.205 - Intent to defraud.
NRS 193.210 - When person considered to be of sound mind.
NRS 193.220 - When voluntary intoxication may be considered.
NRS 193.230 - Lawful resistance to commission of public offense: Who may make.
NRS 193.240 - Resistance by party about to be injured.
NRS 193.250 - Resistance by other persons.
NRS 193.260 - Persons acting by command of officers of justice.
NRS 193.270 - Acts punishable under foreign law.
NRS 193.280 - Defendant allowed to introduce in evidence foreign acquittal.
NRS 193.290 - Conviction or acquittal in other county is sufficient defense.
NRS 193.300 - Punishment for contempt.
NRS 193.301 - Omission to perform duty: When not punishable.
NRS 193.302 - "Chemical agent" defined.
NRS 193.3025 - "Peace officer" defined.
NRS 193.303 - "Physical force" defined.
NRS 193.304 - Prohibition against use of deadly force.
NRS 193.306 - Prohibited acts and duties relating to restraint chairs.
NRS 193.307 - Prohibited acts relating to protests and demonstrations.
NRS 193.310 - Sending letters: When offense deemed complete; venue.
NRS 193.320 - Omission to perform duty: When not punishable.