President's Message
The Dangers of Wearing the Badge
Law enforcement is one of the most dangerous and challenging professions in the U.S. This is a reality our members frequently think about and discuss among themselves, and one we often cover within the pages of our magazine. It’s difficult not to be reminded daily of these threats and how we put our lives on the line every time we suit up for work, especially when we read the news and learn of another officer who has made the ultimate sacrifice.
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*Retirement Alert*
Congratulations to Las Vegas Metro Police Officer Richard Moreno, who retired this week after serving our community and the LVMPD for 30 years!
LVPPA President Steve Grammas had the privilege of presenting Rich with a 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
March/April 2025
The Dangers of Wearing the Badge
Law enforcement is one of the most dangerous and challenging professions in the U.S. This is a reality our members frequently think about and discuss among themselves, and... Read More
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Practicing Mental Rehearsal: A Key to Successful Police Encounters
In law enforcement, the unpredictability of daily encounters is a constant. Police officers often face high-stress, life-threatening situations that demand immediate, clear... Read More
Tribute to Fallen Officers
Police Officer II Colton Dale Pulsipher
Police Officer Colton Pulsipher was killed in a vehicle crash on Interstate 15 while on his way home after completing his shift at 12:25 a.m. While...
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...
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...
Police Officer II Colton Dale Pulsipher
Police Officer Colton Pulsipher was killed in a vehicle crash on Interstate 15 while on his way home after completing his shift at 12:25 a.m. While...
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...
Police Officer Osmar Rodarte
Police Officer Osmar Rodarte was shot and killed while serving a search warrant at Kestrel Court in Olivehurst at 7:50 a.m. Law enforcement...
Sergeant Grant Candies
Sergeant Grant Candies was killed by the driver fleeing a traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Slidell near the Oak Harbor exit. The driver was driving...
Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas Jr
Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas was killed when his patrol car struck a pole at the intersection of El Evado and Seneca roads just before 11 a.m. ...
K9 Az I
K9 Azi was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a subject who barricaded himself in a hotel room at the Red Roof Inn at 1300 North Central...
Sergeant Joseph Anthony Azcona
Sergeant Joseph Azcona was shot and killed while investigating illegal weapons possession at the corner of Carteret Street and Broadway in Newark. ...
Police Officer Felicia Dee Reilly
Police Officer Felicia Reilly succumbed to injuries she received after responding to a 911 hangup call at a residence in the 1600 block of Birmingham...
