Nevada State Police appoints new Investigation Division Chief

Nev. –Nevada State Police (Department of Public Safety) Director Togliatti and Deputy Director Brueggemann have appointed Michael Edgell as Chief of the Nevada State Police, Investigation Division, effective May 13, 2024. The position was previously held by Ryan Miller, who retired in March of 2024.

Edgell, a native Nevadan and a steadfast law enforcement professional, brings a wealth of experience in public safety spanning over 25 years. His unwavering dedication to the safety of our community is evident in his service record. He joined the department in 1998, and following a brief retirement in 2023, he returned to continue his exceptional service to Nevada. Mike Edgell has served in multiple divisions, including the Highway Patrol Division where he worked in commercial enforcement, traffic enforcement, as a public information officer, as a training and personnel sergeant, and as a lieutenant over the Carson/Tahoe/Minden regions. Edgell was then promoted to Deputy Chief of the Training Division, where he managed the northern and southern command academies. He then transferred to the Investigation Division, where he held the title of Deputy Chief.

“Mike Edgell’s experience and knowledge will greatly benefit the department and the State of Nevada in his role as the Investigation Division Chief,” said Director George Togliatti.

“I’d like to thank Director Togliatti and Deputy Director Brueggemann for the appointment. I look forward to working with our Investigation Division and the Department to further enhance our public safety services across Nevada,” said Chief Mike Edgell.

Chief Edgell will oversee the Investigation Division, which responds to major crimes including homicides, the use, sales, and distribution of illegal narcotics, and oversees five multi- jurisdictional task forces throughout Nevada in partnership with local and federal agencies. The Investigation Division also houses the Nevada Threat Analysis Center, which is tasked to receive, analyze, disseminate, and gather information for local partners related to terrorism, organized criminal activity, and other public safety hazards.