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The department is funded by both the City of Las Vegas and Clark County.

Funding is based on a complex formula that includes population, calls for service, and felony crimes in the prior year.

Both governments must approve the annual budget including their percentage of budget.

Additionally the department itself generates approximately 33 % of its funds through property tax, and the charging for certain services, such as special events, work cards, and privileged license investigations.

Additional funding is generated from a special sales tax to fund commissioned positions.

By state law, the sheriff is charged with running the county jail, known as the Clark County Detention Center or CCDC, which is funded solely by the government and tax base of Clark County.