Arrest-Related Deaths in Nevada, 2009-11
This State Data Brief presents details related to the arrests-related deaths that occurred in Nevada from 2009 through 2011 that were reported to CACCS. The report includes information on when incidents occurred, demographic information of the suspects, the cause and manner of the reported deaths, the mental/physical condition of suspects at the time of the incidents, the locations of the deaths, and whether suspects were armed.
Criminal Victimization in Nevada, 2011
This State Data Brief contains findings from the 2011 CACS victimization survey, presenting information on the nature and extent of crime experienced by Nevada residents in 2011 and the level at which victimizations were reported to police. Victim demographics are also provided in the context of various crime types and state-level comparisons are made to national estimates.
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in Nevada, 2005-10
In 2005, the Federal government began providing financial support to state and local governments through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. This State Data Brief provides an overview of JAG funding received by the state of Nevada between FY2005 and FY2020. State funding levels in Nevada are compared regionally, as well as to national levels. Local government allocations are also examined and details of programmatic activity and spending in FY2010 are provided.
Auto Theft in Nevada, 1994-2008
This state data brief describes the patterns of motor vehicle theft in Nevada and compares them to national trends. It examines the prevalence of motor vehicle thefts over time, the different types of motor vehicle theft and their characteristics, and the profile of persons arrested for this crime. This report also describes the motor vehicle anti-theft strategies that have been enacted by law enforcement in Nevada.
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Clearance Rates in Nevada, 1998-2009
Clearance rates provide one indication of law enforcement’s ability to apprehend criminal suspects. This state data brief describes patterns of clearance rates in Nevada and compares them to national trends. It examines questions about the trend in clearance rates, differences in clearance rates for particular types of offenses, as well as jurisdictional differences in clearance rates across Nevada’s counties.
Communication Intercepts Authorized in Nevada, 1997-2008
Law enforcement agencies throughout the country use a variety of tools to combat crime. Among the resources available are court issued communication intercepts, which are commonly referred to as wiretaps. This state data brief examines communication intercepts in Nevada, including the prevalence of intercepts issued, trends over time, and their impact in terms of associated arrests, convictions, and cost. National and county-level comparisons are made throughout the brief.
Arson Trends in Nevada, 1997-2006
This state data brief describes patterns of arson in Nevada and compares them with national trends. It examines questions about the prevalence of arson, the type of property and estimated value of losses in these offenses, and arrest characteristics for this crime. The limitations of the data and this study are also discussed.
Burglary Trends in Nevada, 1990-2007
This state data brief describes patterns of burglary in Nevada and compares them with national trends. It examines the prevalence of burglary over time, the different types of burglary and its offense attributes, and arrest characteristics for this crime.
Capital Punishment in Nevada, 1977-2008
Nevada has executed 12 convicted murders over this 32-year period. At year end 2007, 77 capital offenders in Nevada were under a death sentence. This State Data Brief describes the nature of Nevada’s death sentences over time and compares these trends with national patterns. Reasons for the differences between Nevada and other states are also discussed.
Criminal Victimization in Nevada, 2008
This State Data Brief contains findings from the 2008 CACS victimization survey, presenting information on the nature and extent of victimization experienced by Nevada residents in 2008 and the level at which victimizations are reported to the police. Victim demographics are also provided in the context of various crime types and state-level comparisons are made to national estimates.
Deaths in Custody in Nevada, 2001-06
This State Data Brief examines deaths in custody in Nevada prisons and jails and compares them to national averages. This report summarizes the prevalence rates for deaths in custody, changes in these custody deaths from 2001 through 2006, the cause of these deaths, and compares custody deaths in Clark County jail to these deaths in other large jail jurisdictions across the nation.
Patterns in School Violence in Nevada
The safety of children at school is a major concern of parents and school officials. This State Data Brief describes recent patterns of violence-related behavior in Nevada’s school and compares them with national trends.
Rape and Other Sex Offenses in Nevada, 1990-2007
This State Data Brief descrives patterns of rape in Nevada and compares them with national trends. It examines the prevalence of rape and other sex offenses in these jurisdictions, changes in rates over time, characteristics associated with sexual assaults, and differences in rape trends for Nevada counties with and without legalized prostitution.
Driving Under the Influence: Arrests and Fatalities (1990-2021)
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs is a serious social problem in Nevada and the entire nation. This Stat Sheet summarizes trends in DUI arrests, fatalities and the characteristics of DUI arrestees over time.
Behind the Wheel of Crime: Trends in Motor Vehicle Theft across the US and Nevada
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and drugs is a serious social problem in Nevada and the entire nation. This Stat Sheet summarizes trends in DUI arrests, fatalities and the characteristics of DUI arrestees over time.
K-12 School Shootings in the United States, 1966-2022
K-12 school shootings have emerged as a major public concern in contemporary American society. Between the years 1966-2022, an estimated 2,260 incidents of K-12 school shootings occurred in the U.S. (Reidman 2023). This stat sheet examines trends over time in injuries and fatalities from these incidents, the characteristics of the offender, and the resolution of these incidents.
Mass Shootings in the United States: Victim and Offender Profiles
Mass shootings are not an everyday occurrence, but they have the potential to leave entire nations in hysteria. In the 21 st century, over 100 mass shootings have occurred in the United States leaving nearly 850 people killed (Peterson & Densley, 2023). Not only have a large number of people been killed in mass shootings, hundreds of thousands of people have suffered direct and indirect injuries as a result of the actions of a few. The current Research in Brief examines the existing state of mass shootings in the United States and profiles of its victim and offender.
Juvenile Arrests and Correctional Practices: National Trends
Mass shootings are not an everyday occurrence, but they have the potential to leave entire nations in hysteria. In the 21 st century, over 100 mass shootings have occurred in the United States leaving nearly 850 people killed (Peterson & Densley, 2023). Not only have a large number of people been killed in mass shootings, hundreds of thousands of people have suffered direct and indirect injuries as a result of the actions of a few. The current Research in Brief examines the existing state of mass shootings in the United States and profiles of its victim and offender.
The Illegal Exotic Animal Trade
The exotic animal trade is a growing industry in the United States and the world. This growth, however, has also led to an increase in the illegal exotic animal trade. This Research in Brief examines the illegal exotic animal trade, common trade routes, types of common animals involved in the trade, and the consequences of the trade.