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:
775-657-4601
The Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit investigates sexually based crimes against adults and juveniles, child abuse, neglect and endangerment. Specialized members of the unit are dedicated to providing the utmost in professional investigative services to the victims of these crimes in a sensitive and compassionate manner with respect for the rights of both the victims and those accused. Detectives assigned to the Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit are also members of the Washoe County Child Advocacy Center’s multidisciplinary team. By using this team approach when investigating crimes against children, we can minimize additional trauma to the child victim.
775-334-2188
The responsibilities of this unit are to investigate all major crimes against persons to include: robbery, battery and assault with a deadly weapon and with substantial bodily harm, murders, manslaughter (non-traffic-related), questionable deaths, mayhem, kidnapping, and major cold cases. The types of crimes this unit investigates can be traumatic and life altering for the victim and victim's family. The Robbery/Homicide Unit is dedicated to these individuals and investigates each case thoroughly and in a timely manner to help bring closure to the people involved. A main goal of the Robbery/Homicide Unit is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Reno by arresting and convicting the dangerous felons responsible for these crimes.
775-334-3065
The Regional Narcotics Unit (RNU) is a regional task force unit of Nevada High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) teams. RNU is comprised of a number of agencies in the Northern Nevada area to include Reno Police, Washoe County Sheriffs, Sparks Police, UNR Police, DEA, Homeland Security and the National Guard.
The Regional Narcotics Unit is committed to disrupting the flow of illegal narcotics affecting our community. The Regional Narcotics Unit will strive to achieve this mission with integrity, professionalism and free from jurisdictional boundaries, through the highest quality of investigations.
775-334-2134
The Misdemeanor/Family Crimes Unit is committed to the aggressive prosecution of misdemeanor crimes committed within the City of Reno. The Unit works to impact public policy, increase public awareness, and develop community-based responses to domestic violence to effect an overall reduction of other criminal behavior. The Misdemeanor/Family Crimes Unit works closely with the department’s victim advocates to provide service and support to victims. The Detectives strive to maintain the family as a unit, while effectively working to break the cycle of family violence.
775-321-8372
The Reno Police Department Missing Persons Unit is responsible for assisting local police agencies in coordinating, investigating and responding to reporting parties on cases involving missing persons, runaway children, and unidentified living or deceased individuals. Please visit the Cold Cases / Missing Persons web page for additional information. if you have information on the whereabouts of any of these individuals, please call (775) 321-8372 or email the missing persons division at missp@reno.gov. If you believe that someone you know is missing, please contact the reno police department at (775) 334-cops (2677) to initiate a missing persons report.
775-334-2144
The Burglary Unit investigates and strives to identify and arrest burglary suspects and recover property taken in burglaries and thefts of various types, including both commercial and residential burglary crimes as well as general theft, larceny and auto theft.
775-334-2107
The Financial/Computer Crimes Unit is charged with the duties of investigating a wide variety of major white-collar crimes including: identity theft, fraud, embezzlement, forgery, computer crime, as well as check and credit card offenses. They also investigate elder finance abuse. The Financial Crimes/Computer Unit works closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as banks, credit card companies, and other financial institutions.
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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:
Federal Agencies:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
Department of Justice Fraud Reporting
State Agencies:
Nevada Attorney General Office
Nevada Consumer Affairs Office
Contractors Board:
Nevada State Contractors Board
Social Security Administration:
Social Security Administration
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
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
Department of Justice Fraud Reporting
State Agencies:
Nevada Attorney General Office
Nevada Consumer Affairs Office
Social Security Administration:
Social Security Administration
IRS Fraud Department:
Major Banks Fraud Departments:
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 inofrmation
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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
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.
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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
Juvenile services:
Safe Place:
(800) 536-4588 or Text "SAFE" and current location to 4HELP (44357)
Eddy House:
(775) 384-1129 888 Willow St. Reno, Nv 89502
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
Washoe County School District:
(775) 348-0200 425 E 9th St. Reno, Nv 89520
West Hills Hospital:
(775) 323-0478 1240 E 9th St. Reno, Nv 89512
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)
Adult services:
Volunteers of America Shelter :
(775) 329-4141 315 Record St. #200, Reno, Nv 89512
Restart- Ending Homelessness:
(775) 324-2622 335 Record St. #155, Reno, Nv 89512
Catholic Community Services:
(775) 322-7073500 E 4th St. Reno, Nv 89506
Greyhound Bus Station:
(888) 373-7888
Amtrak Train Station:
(800) 872-7245 280 N Center St. Reno, Nv 8950
West Hills Hospital:
(775) 323-0478 1240 E 9th St. Reno, Nv 89512
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
Renown Hospital:
(775) 982-4100 1155 Mill St. Reno, Nv 89502
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