The Mesquite Police Department provides police services to the citizens of Mesquite and our guests.
Mesquite takes pride in a safe community and we provide programs to help with that.
Mesquite takes pride in a safe community and we provide programs to help with that.
Mesquite takes pride in a safe community and we provide programs to help with that.
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Monday - Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Scott Taylor
Deputy Chief
Learn MoreDeputy Chief Scott Taylor is a 22 year veteran of the Mesquite Police Department. Chief Taylor began his career in Mesquite as a Corrections Officer. He advanced through the ranks of Patrol Officer, Patrol Corporal, Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain prior to his promotion to Deputy Chief in October 2014.
As Deputy Chief, Taylor provides leadership and oversight over the Patrol, Investigative Services, Records and Evidence Divisions. He also manages the Crisis Intervention Team which consist of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team(SWAT) and the Crisis Negations Team(CNT), Drug Interdiction K-9 program, Training, and Community Events.
Chief Taylor graduated from the 255th session of the FBI National Academy and possess an Executive Certificate issued by the Nevada Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission. Chief Taylor is a graduate of Weber State University. Chief Taylor is an active member of the Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association. Chief Taylor was appointed to represent the Association as a member of the Nevada Public Safety Communications Committee in August 2014. Chief Taylor was appointed as Co-Chair for this Committee in 2018 along with being appointed to Chair of the Nevada Public Safety Communications Grants Sub-Committee in 2018.
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