President's Message
A Badge of Courage and a Shield of Faith: Being a Police Officer With Belief in God
Serving as a police officer is more than a career — it’s a calling that demands resilience, integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice. For many officers, faith in God becomes a cornerstone of their strength, guiding them through the chaos, danger and moral complexities of the job. The intersection of law enforcement and spirituality offers a profound perspective on duty, purpose and hope.
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*Retirement Alert*
Congratulations to LVMPD Police Officer Jeffrey Corbett who recently retired after serving Las Vegas Metro and our community for over 27 years!!!
LVPPA President Steve Grammas had the privilege of presenting Jeff this plaque on behalf of grateful association.
Jeff, congratulations on a great career and a well earned retirement.
Congratulations to LVMPD Police Officer Thomas Farris who retired last week after serving our community and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 20 years.
LVPPA President Steve Grammas had the privilege of presenting Thomas this plaque on behalf of a grateful association.
Congratulations on a great career and a well earned retirement.
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*Retirement Alert*
Congratulations to LVMPD Police Officer Bryan Bertges who retired this week after serving Las Vegas Metro and our community for nearly 28 years.
LVPPA President Steve Grammas had the privilege of presenting Bryan this plaque on behalf of a grateful association.
Congrats Brother on a great career and a well earned retirement.
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Vegas Beat Magazine
May/June 2025
A Badge of Courage and a Shield of Faith: Being a Police Officer With Belief in God
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Work-Related Injuries
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National Representation
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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...
Officer Jason Roscow
Officer Jason Roscow was shot and killed while responding to a report of a subject brandishing a gun at a resident near the 4700 block of High Creek...
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...
Detective William Osborn
Detective William Osborn, Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, and Detective Victor Lemus were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy...
Detective Joshua Kelley Eklund
Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Detective Victor Lemus, and Detective William Osborn were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy...
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective Victor Lemus, Detective William Osborn, and Detective Joshua Kelley-Eklund were killed in an explosion at the Biscailuz Center Academy...
Parole Agent Joshua Lemont Byrd
Parole Agent Joshua Byrd was shot and killed in the Division of Adult Parole Operations at 7717 Edgwater Drive in Oakland at 12:48 p.m. Agent Byrd...
K9 Georgia
K9 Georgia suffered heatstroke after being left in the patrol car while her handler was inside the Dade County Sheriff's Office at 75 Case Avenue in...
K9 Sam
K9 Sam succumbed to heat stroke after suffering a medical emergency while training. Temperatures were registering over 100 degrees in the shade. As...
