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Las Vegas Cops Create Art, Raise Money at ‘Cops & Canvas’

March 7, 2017 by 911media

Metropolitan Police Department officer Darryl McDonald, 37, didn’t always plan to be a cop.

He graduated from UNLV with a focus on architecture and sculpture in 2005 and designed custom pools until the economy went downhill.
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In 2009, he joined the police force out of his faith-instilled desire to lead a life of service. “I wanted something consistent, where I can actually go out and serve people,” McDonald said.

On Thursday evening at Fashion Show mall, the desire to serve was on full display as officers showcased the art they had created for a benefit auction.

The “Cops & Canvas” event was sponsored by Friends of the LVMPD Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides funds for training, equipment purchases such as body cameras, and even has a reserve fund to aid fallen officers’ families.

At Neiman Marcus, about 100 people gathered in the posh Mariposa room in full view of the Strip, bidding silently on the two dozen pieces of art as they indulged in wine and appetizers.

Tom Kovach, executive director of Friends of the LVMPD, said the event was not only designed to raise money for the foundation, but also to show a different side of the officers.

“They’re there to keep us safe, but sometimes people take it for granted,” Kovach said. “They have talents and creativity beyond their day jobs.”
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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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