Office of the Inspector General


In support of our mission statement and to ensure accountability within the Nevada Department of Corrections while maintaining professional ethics and standards and bringing those engaged in criminal, disruptive, and dishonest behavior to justice, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has been tasked with the following responsibilities:

    Criminal Investigations

    The Office of the Inspector General performs criminal investigations which pertain to both Prisons and Prisoners. The OIG criminal investigations involve violations of Nevada Revised Statute, including but not limited to 209 and 212. Additionally, the OIG is authorized to perform investigations regarding any and all crimes that take place on Department property (to include Prison grounds), involve Department inmates, and/or Involve Department staff, contractors, volunteers, or visitors.

    Additionally, the Department provides resources and cooperates with all levels of Law Enforcement. If you have any further questions or would like to report possible criminal activity, please email: ig@doc.nv.gov. Please note that although the OIG reviews all emails to this address, due to the high volumes of information being delivered and requested, we cannot guarantee that we will respond to all of these email requests.

      Professional Responsibility

      The Criminal Investigators of the OIG perform investigations regarding Staff Misconduct, in accordance with the Administrative Regulations and Nevada Administrative Codes. If you believe you are aware of employee misconduct and would like to advise the OIG, please email ig@doc.nv.gov. Please note that although the OIG reviews all emails to this address, due to the high volumes of information being delivered and requested, we cannot guarantee that we will respond to all of these email requests.

        Prison Rape Elimination Act Management

        The OIG oversees the Nevada Department of Corrections’ compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) guidelines.

        If you have any information regarding possible PREA violations or would like to contact the OIG related to PREA incidents or information, please contact prea@doc.nv.gov. Please note that although the OIG reviews all emails to this address, due to the high volumes of information being delivered and requested, we cannot guarantee that we will respond to all of these email requests.

        Security Threat Group Identification and Management

        The OIG provides support to Department Divisions, including but not limited to Offender Management Division, Intake Institutions, and other Law Enforcement Agencies regarding Security Threat Groups (Prison Gangs) in accordance with Administrative Regulation 446. If you have any questions or comments regarding Security Threat Groups, please send an email to ig@doc.nv.gov. Please note that although the OIG reviews all emails to this address, due to the high volumes of information being delivered and requested, we cannot guarantee that we will respond to all of these email requests.