High Risk Protection Order: Empowering Individuals. Saving Lives.

Program Details

Presenters: Chief Scott & Deputy Chief Bowen

Provides 1.00 hour of Online POST credit (Presented: March 21, 2025; Reviewed July 1, 2025; Expires July 1, 2027)

Online CME Credit Fee: $0.00
Credit must be claimed with 30 days of registering.

Overview

This on-demand training equips Nevada peace officers with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand and effectively implement the state’s High-Risk Protection Order (HRPO) law—commonly known as the “Red Flag” law. Designed to prevent firearm-related harm, the HRPO empowers law enforcement to petition the court to temporarily restrict access to firearms for individuals who pose a significant risk to themselves or others. The course outlines statutory requirements, petitioning procedures, evidentiary standards, and enforcement responsibilities, with a focus on protecting public safety while upholding constitutional rights. This training qualifies for Nevada POST credit.

For more information, please go to the State of Nevada High Risk Protection Order website.

Learning Objectives

Following participation in this course, participants should be able to:

  • Explain the purpose, legal foundation, and public safety rationale behind Nevada’s High-Risk Protection Order law
  • Identify the criteria for filing a petition, the steps involved in obtaining an emergency or extended order, and the documentation required
  • Apply appropriate enforcement procedures for firearm surrender and ensure compliance with legal timelines and due process protections

Presenters

Shaun Bowen, Deputy Chief Investigator, State of Nevada, Office of the Attorney General
Chief William Scott, Chief of Investigations, Nevada Office of the Attorney General