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LVPPA Podcast #19 - Sheriff McMahill
Sheriff McMahill visits the new studio! He and LVPPA President Steve Grammas have candid conversations about his first 18 months on the job, the future of policing, artificial intelligence, the Police V Fire Football game, and so much more.
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Vegas Beat Magazine
September/October 2024
Understanding LVPPA Membership and What We Do
In the realm of law enforcement in the state of Nevada, the LVPPA plays a significant role in advocating for our officers’ rights, negotiating labor agreements and shaping... Read More
The Mental Rewards of Hard Work: How Dedication Fuels Growth
In a world often focused on quick wins and instant gratification, the value of hard work can sometimes be overlooked. Yet, the mental benefits of putting in sustained effort... Read More
Member Benefits
The PPA is always looking for ways to interact, engage and give back to our members through our various events and member benefits. The Sports and Education Donation is one... 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...
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...
Park Ranger Kevin Melvin Grossheim
Park Ranger Kevin Grossheim drowned when his National Park Service boat capsized near Birch Cove Island on Namakan Lake. After receiving a distress...