NDOC tells Board of Examiners overtime remains high; medical transports and synthetic drugs cited

Sep 12, 2025

Nevada Department of Corrections Director James Renda told the Board of Examiners that overtime has risen substantially, driven mainly by hospital trips and overdoses tied to synthetic drugs; NDOC outlined procurement of detection technology, increased Narcan supplies and authorized positions (onboarded after Oct. 1) as mitigation.

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The Nevada Department of Corrections told the Board of Examiners on Sept. 9 that overtime costs remain elevated and are likely to continue in the near term unless operational changes take effect.

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