Confidentiality of home address and photograph of peace officer in possession of law enforcement agency; exceptions

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NV Code › Title 23 › Chapter 289 › Section 289.025

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1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3 and NRS 239.0115 , the home address and any photograph of a peace officer in the possession of a law enforcement agency are not public information and are confidential.

2. The photograph of a peace officer may be released: (a) If the peace officer authorizes the release; or (b) If the peace officer has been arrested.

3. The home address of a peace officer may be released if a peace officer has been arrested and the home address is included in any of the following: (a) A report of a 911 telephone call. (b) A police report, investigative report or complaint which a person filed with a law enforcement agency. (c) A statement made by a witness. (d) A report prepared pursuant to NRS 432B.540 by an agency which provides child welfare services, which report details a plan for the placement of a child.

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Confidentiality of home address and photograph of peace officer in possession of law enforcement agency; exceptions · Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.025 | Frix