President's Message
Re-Elected As Your President
Hello, members. It is with extreme pride and gratitude that I write this article. In October, I was up for re-election for the position as your president. This process is open to anyone serving on the Board of Directors for a minimum of two years. I am happy to report that I was the only person to put in for the position of LVPPA president.
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The general election is today, Tuesday, November 5! Participate in democracy and vote. Polling locations open at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 7 p.m. (Anyone in line by 7 p.m. will be able to vote.) Mail ballots must be returned to one of the drop-off locations by 7 p.m. or postmarked by today to be counted. Visit nvsos.gov/sos/elections to find your polling place and for more election info. Be sure to check out our list of LVPPA-endorsed candidates who support law enforcement, included in this post or at lvppa.com/legislative/endorsements.
Elections have consequences! Make your voice heard and vote!
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We want to welcome our newest addition to the LVPPA Executive Board: Las Vegas Metro Police Officer Joel Blasko.
Joel has been a cop with the LVMPD for over a decade, working patrol in the Northeast, Southeast, Enterprise and Convention Center area commands.
He has worked as a gang enforcement officer and, most recently, has served as a detective at the Downtown Area Command.
Joel has served our membership as an at-large Board member for several years and will now fulfill the role of secretary of the LVPPA.
On behalf of Joel and the entire Executive Board, it is our privilege to serve our members and fellow officers. Thank you for your membership.
#vegascops #supportlawenforcement #community #lasvegas #backtheblue #cops #police #lvppa #union #service #thinblueline
*Retirement Alert*
Congratulations to LVMPD Corrections Officer Pablo Torres, who retired this past week after serving our community and Las Vegas Metro for 21 years.
LVPPA Vice President Scott Nicholas had the privilege of presenting Pablo with this plaque on behalf of a grateful association.
Congratulations, brother, on a great career and a well-earned retirement.
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November/December 2024
Re-Elected As Your President
Hello, members. It is with extreme pride and gratitude that I write this article. In October, I was up for re-election for the position as your president. This process is... Read More
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The Risks Police Officers Face When Administering CPR and First Aid
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical skill that can save lives in emergencies, and police officers are often among the first responders to arrive at the scene of... Read More
Tribute to Fallen Officers
Police Officer Truong Thai
Police Officer Truong Thai was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call in the 800 block of East Flamingo Road at about 1:00...
Detective Justin Terry
Detective Justin Terry joined LVMPD on August 21, 2001, after getting his degree in Criminal Justice. During his time at LVMPD, Justin served in the...
Sergeant Douglas Michael King
Sergeant Douglas King died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Sergeant King had served with the Las Vegas...
Police Officer Philip Carl Closi
Police Officer Phil Closi died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Officer Closi had served with the Las...
Police Officer Jason Swanger
Police Officer Jason Swanger joined the LVMPD on February 12, 2014. He began his law enforcement career working patrol at Enterprise Area Command...
Police Lieutenant Erik Lloyd
Lieutenant Erik Lloyd joined LVMPD on September 11, 1990, and began his career as a patrol officer. He promoted to sergeant in 2003, where he worked...
Trooper Alberto Felix
Trooper Alberto Felix and Sergeant Michael Abbate were struck and killed by a drunk driver at 3:23 a.m. off Interstate 15 near D Street in Las Vegas...
Sergeant Michael Abbate
Sergeant Michael Abbate and Trooper Alberto Felix were struck and killed by a drunk driver at 3:23 a.m. off Interstate 15 near D Street in Las Vegas...
Police Officer Truong Thai
Police Officer Truong Thai was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call in the 800 block of East Flamingo Road at about 1:00...
Detective Justin Terry
Detective Justin Terry joined LVMPD on August 21, 2001, after getting his degree in Criminal Justice. During his time at LVMPD, Justin served in the...
Sergeant Douglas Michael King
Sergeant Douglas King died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Sergeant King had served with the Las Vegas...
Police Officer Philip Carl Closi
Police Officer Phil Closi died from complications as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Officer Closi had served with the Las...
Police Officer Enrique Martinez
Police Officer Enrique Martinez was shot and killed while making a traffic stop at the 8000 block of South Ingleside Avenue at 8:00 p.m. When...
Trooper Corey S Thompsen
Trooper Corey Thompsen was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County at...
K9 Draco
K9 Draco was shot and killed while apprehending a murder suspect on Paisley Drive in Mount Airy. Law enforcement engaged in a vehicle pursuit with...
Corrections Officer Bradford D Mcnew
Corrections Officer Brad McNew was shot and killed at the Love's Travel Stop at 12921 Duval Road in Jacksonville after intervening in a domestic...
K9 Kodak
K9 Kodak succumbed to injuries he sustained while tracking a fleeing suspect on October 5, 2024. A driver in a stolen vehicle fled from deputies in...
Detective Maurice Mo Joseph
Detective Mo Joseph died as the result of cancer that he developed following his volunteer assignment with the search and recovery efforts at the...
