Nevada State Police
Joel Martin, CFEI, has extensive law enforcement experience, currently serving as a Sergeant in the Office of Professional Responsibility and as a Bureau Chief of Investigation and Enforcement for the Nevada State Police / Fire Marshal Division since 2017. Previously, Joel held various positions including Investigator, Probation Parole Officer, and State Trooper. Joel's earlier experience includes serving as a Police Officer, Field Training Officer, and K-9 Officer with the Winnemucca Police Department from 2013 to 2017, and as a Military Police Officer in the Nevada Army National Guard from 2006 to 2012. Joel holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Homeland Security and an Associate of Arts in Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness from the American Public University System, and is currently furthering education at the National Fire Academy.
Nevada State Police
Mission Statement In partnership with the people of Nevada, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) provides services in support of protecting our citizens and visitors by promoting safer communities through prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, education and enforcement. Vision To be the premiere public safety agency and provide advanced law enforcement services to the citizens of Nevada. To support and empower DPS employees by encouraging diversity in the workforce, results oriented service, productivity and meaningful career growth. The DPS is committed to achieving the highest standards of excellence through the use of comprehensive training programs, progressive technology, federal, state and local government partnerships with interagency cooperation to ensure the safety of all citizens and visitors in Nevada