Detectives

Detectives

Mission Statement

Our mission in the Detective Division is to dedicate ourselves to providing complete and thorough investigations while protecting victims' rights.

The primary objective of the Detective Division of the Reno Police Department is to reduce the rate of crime by arresting those responsible for committing crimes in our community. The Division is made up of the following units that each investigate specific areas of crime: Sex Crimes Unit, Robbery/Homicide Unit, Financial/Computer Crimes Unit, Burglary Unit, and the Family Crimes Unit.


Our promise to our community and our victims include:

  • We will treat you with respect, compassion and dignity
  • We will not judge you based on your lifestyle choices, or any substance abuse or mental health issues that you may have
  • We will provide services to encourage, empower and support healing and recovery
  • We will inform you of your rights as a victim and to remain in communication with you during the course of our investigation

Frequently Used Items


Crimes Against Persons

Crimes Against Property

Victim's Resource Guide

Introduction: The Reno Police Department is committed to providing the highest quality of Police services to our Community and Citizens. We emphasize community engagement, customer service, and a problem solving and trauma informed ideology. In order to better serve our community the following information has been collected to help guide our victims through the initial aftermath of a criminal event. The Reno Police Department provides this information for guidance only and claims no affiliation with any included service or business therein.

Credit Reports:
Free Annual Credit Report

Federal Agencies:

State Agencies:

Contractors Board:
Nevada State Contractors Board

Social Security Administration:
Social Security Administration

IRS Fraud Department:
IRS Fraud Department

VSU Contact Information (Elderly Exploitation):
The Victim Services Unit provides services to victims of crimes and/or their families/survivors. They provide information, resources, and support throughout the criminal justice process.
775.657.4519

VSU Contact Information: The Victim Services Unit provides services to victims of crimes and/or their families/survivors. They provide information, resources, and support throughout the criminal justice process.

775.657.4519

Visit renopd.com/VSU for more information

Graffiti Removal contact information:

If you see graffiti on a building, wall, fence, etc., call Reno Direct at 775-334-4636 (INFO) and tell them the location of the graffiti or submit an online service request. We can begin the process to have it removed.

If graffiti has occurred on property owned by you, please file a police report through the online portal.

Missing Persons and Runaway Juveniles

Responsible for assisting local police agencies on cases involving missing persons. Please contact the Missing Persons Unit for further information and assistance.
775.321.8372

Safe Place:
(800) 536-4588 or Text "SAFE" and current location to 4HELP (44357)
safe place

Eddy House:
(775) 384-1129 888 Willow St. Reno, Nv 89502
Eddy House

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC):
(800) 843-5678
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)

National Human Trafficking Resource Center :
(888) 373-7888
National Human Trafficking Resource Center

Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center:
(775) 325-7800 650 Ferraro McLeod Blvd. Reno, Nv 89512
Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center

Washoe County Human Services- Reporting Suspected Child Abuse:
(833)900-SAFE (24 hours)
Washoe County Human Services- Reporting Suspected Child Abuse

Children’s Behavioral Services/Adolescent Treatment Center:
(775) 688-1600 2655 Enterprise Rd. Reno, Nv 89512

Willow Springs :
(775) 858-3303 690 Edison Way. Reno, Nv 89502
Willow Springs

Washoe County School District:
(775) 348-0200 425 E 9th St. Reno, Nv 89520
Washoe County School District

West Hills Hospital:
(775) 323-0478 1240 E 9th St. Reno, Nv 89512
West Hills Hospital

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital :
(775) 393-2200 6940 Sierra Center Pkwy. Reno, Nv 89511
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Parent Project Class (free):
(775) 324-7557 or Text "SAFE" and current location to 4HELP (44357)
Parent Project Class (free)

Volunteers of America Shelter :
(775) 329-4141 315 Record St. #200, Reno, Nv 89512
Volunteers of America Shelter

Restart- Ending Homelessness:
(775) 324-2622 335 Record St. #155, Reno, Nv 89512
Restart- Ending Homelessness

Catholic Community Services:
(775) 322-7073 500 E 4th St. Reno, Nv 89506
Catholic Community Services

Greyhound Bus Station:
(888) 373-7888
Greyhound Bus Station

Amtrak Train Station:
(800) 872-7245 280 N Center St. Reno, Nv 8950
Amtrak Train Station

West Hills Hospital:
(775) 323-0478 1240 E 9th St. Reno, Nv 89512
West Hills Hospital

Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital:
(775) 393-2200 6940 Sierra Center Pkwy. Reno, Nv 89511
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

St. Mary's Hospital:
(775) 770-3000 235 W 6th St. Reno, Nv 89503
St. Mary's Hospital

Renown Hospital:
(775) 982-4100 1155 Mill St. Reno, Nv 89502
Renown Hospital

Northern Nevada Medical Center:
(775) 331-7000 2375 E Prater Way. Sparks, Nv 89434
Northern Nevada Medical Center

Washoe County Sheriff - Jail:
(775) 328-3001 911 E Parr Blvd. Reno, Nv 89512
Washoe County Sheriff - Jail