August 17, 2020
Carson City, NV – Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced
the appointment of William H. Scott, Jr., as the new Chief of Investigations
for the Office of the Nevada Attorney General. Chief Scott will lead full-time
sworn peace officers tasked with investigating public integrity, child
exploitation, human trafficking, Medicaid fraud and elder abuse, among others.
“Scott has a long career in law
enforcement, having served in many capacities with the Las Vegas Metropolitan
Police Department for nearly three decades,” said Attorney General Aaron D. Ford.“His background in
criminal justice reform and experience in many different types of
investigations will undoubtedly be an asset to our office.”
Scott
joins our office with a long and established career with the Las Vegas
Metropolitan Police Department, having retired as a captain after 29 years of
service. During his tenure with the police force, Scott worked in various
capacities, including the Investigative Services Division, Homicide Section,
Robbery Section, Gang Crimes Bureau, Criminal Intelligence Section, Bolden Area
Command, Repeat Offenders Program, Criminal Apprehension Team, Emergency
Operations Bureau, and the Problem Solving Unit.
While
on the force, Scott assisted with designing a comprehensive use of force review
program for officer use of force incidents up to and including deadly force. He
also served as an instructor for several classes related to the topics of
preventing police on police violence; advanced undercover investigative
techniques; money laundering investigations; civil disturbance tactics;
non-biased policing; and changing the role of law enforcement, among others.
“I’m
honored to serve Nevadans in this new capacity,” said William H. Scott, Jr. “I
look forward to using my skills and experience in law enforcement to further AG
Ford’s mission of prioritizing and protecting Nevada families.”
Scott
is a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 264. He earned an Associate
of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice from the College of Southern
Nevada, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership from
Oklahoma University. Scott served as a board member for the Nevada Chapter of
the National Black Police Association. He is an active part of his community
and takes part in several organizations aimed at providing youth with positive
choices in life. These mentoring programs include PAYBAC, Choices,
Brother-to-Brother/Sister-to Sister Program, and the Power of One Juvenile
Rehabilitation Program.
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