The NSP's headquarters are located in Carson City, with regional commands in Reno, Elko, and Las Vegas.

[5] By 1934, the highway patrol force had grown to three officers still supervised by the Inspector of the State Police.

These officers were directed to act as field agents and inspectors in the enforcement of the State laws as they pertained to Nevada highways.

At the same time, Fifty-two Field Enforcement Agents of the Motor Carrier Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles were transferred to the Nevada Highway Patrol and consolidated with existing Commercial Vehicle Safety Officers of the Nevada Highway Patrol to form the Commercial Enforcement Bureau within the NHP.

The Nevada Highway Patrol issues its officers a variety of non-lethal weapons, such as tasers, pepper spray, and a baton.

[7] In February 2021, the Nevada State Police seized $87,000 from a combat veteran without alleging any crimes.

The veteran was traveling through Nevada to see his daughters in California, and sued the NSP to get his money back.