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Brad Valladon
Chief of Capitol Police Division

Brad Valladon
Chief, capitol Police division 

Brad Valladon moved to Nevada from California in his junior year in high school. He graduated from Carson High School and received his AA degree in Criminal Justice at WNCC. He began his law enforcement career as a reserve deputy with Carson City Sheriff's Department. Prior to starting with Capitol Police, he worked for Carson City Sheriff's Department, Humboldt County Sheriff's Department, and Winnemucca Police Department. He started with Nevada Capitol Police in July, 1988 as an officer. In April, 1992, he was promoted to Sergeant. In November 2001, he assumed the duties of  Chief.

During his law enforcement career he has served as a Mounted Patrol Officer, Sheriff's Posse commander, Motorcycle officer, SCUBA/Swift Water Rescue Team, Deputy Coroner and an instructor in several law enforcement training courses.

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