The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing superior investigative services to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Clark County. Our Detective Division investigates complex, high-impact felony crimes — including burglary, arson, rape, robbery, and kidnapping (BARRK) — along with serious assaults, vehicular homicides and assaults, fraud, organized retail theft, domestic violence, and crimes against children and vulnerable adults.
Detectives are dedicated to uncovering the truth, pursuing justice, and supporting victims through every stage of the investigative process. By identifying, training, and equipping top-tier personnel, the division ensures prompt, diligent, and professional investigations. This work is strengthened by collaboration with other law enforcement agencies and community partners, maximizing resources to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Major Crimes Unit
The Major Crimes Unit (MCU) handles the most critical and high-priority investigations in Clark County. This includes officer-involved shootings, missing person cases, and complex domestic violence investigations. Despite increasing demands in recent years, the MCU remains staffed with experienced, dedicated detectives committed to delivering comprehensive and meticulous investigations that stand up in court and provide justice for victims.
Special Investigations Unit
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) focuses on vice, organized crime, and illegal drug operations in Clark County. As a partner with Northwest HIDTA (High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area), SIU targets large-scale drug trafficking organizations to disrupt the flow of narcotics into the community. The unit also investigates drug-related overdose deaths and financial crimes connected to drug trafficking, such as money laundering schemes.
Special Victims Unit
The Special Victims Unit (SVU) is dedicated to investigating sensitive and high-priority cases. These include domestic violence, child recovery, sex offender registration, and internet crimes against children. SVU detectives work closely with the Children’s Justice Center (CJC) to ensure thorough investigations and to support the prosecution of these complex and sensitive cases. Learn more about the CJC here.
Traffic Homicide Unit
The Traffic Homicide Unit plays a critical role in promoting roadway safety. This team investigates serious injury and fatal collisions, responds to traffic complaints, and conducts traffic enforcement and education efforts. To meet the community's needs, the unit maintains availability 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Tactical Detective Unit
The Tactical Detective Unit (TDU) investigates a broad range of serious and complex felony crimes, such as sexual assaults, kidnappings, robberies, shootings, serial burglaries, organized retail theft, and human trafficking. In addition to primary casework, TDU supports CCSO Patrol Units during critical investigations and coordinates closely with other divisions, including SIU and MCU, on major cases.
TDU also serves as a liaison for the Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office and Clark County Animal Control, providing investigative expertise for criminal cases within their jurisdictions. Additionally, TDU detectives are part of a regional independent investigation team tasked with examining officer-involved shootings and other high-profile incidents requiring independent oversight.