CARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety investigator Elizabeth Conboy has been appointed the agency's investigations chief.
Conboy is a fifth generation Nevadan who was born and raised in Reno. She attended the University of Nevada, Reno where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and a Masters degree in Public Administration.
Conboy entered state service in 1989 as an Investigator with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. In 1994 Conboy attended and graduated from the Nevada Law Enforcement Academy and began her career with the Department of Public Safety, Investigation Division assigned to the Las Vegas Field Office.
“I believe Liz Conboy is the perfect choice as Chief of the Investigation Division,” said Director of the Department of Public Safety Jerry Hafen. “She brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience that will further the service to our communities and the innovation of the Division.”
During her 21 years with the Department of Public Safety, Conboy has worked her way up through the ranks in the Investigation Division with assignments in major crimes, vehicle crimes, narcotics, office of professional responsibility and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force.
Conboy’s career with the Department of Public Safety also included four years of service time with the Division of Parole and Probation. Conboy is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and currently serves as a board member with the Nevada FBI National Academy Associates. Conboy is married and resides in Reno.
“I am proud and excited that Director Hafen has selected me for this post,” Conboy said. “I look forward to working with the NDI staff, division chiefs and other law enforcement agencies within the state.”