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Police Body Camera Bill Becomes Nevada Law

May 25, 2017 by 911media

CARSON CITY — A bill requiring law enforcement officers statewide to wear body cameras was signed into law Thursday by Gov. Brian Sandoval.

The governor signed 12 bills into law including a statewide broadband modernization effort.

But he also vetoed seven measures, including bills dealing with collective bargaining and the prevailing wage.

The body camera bill, Senate Bill 176, was sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford. It requires police agencies statewide to equip officers who regularly interact with the public with portable recording devices while on duty. It expands a law passed in 2015 that imposed the requirement on the Nevada Highway Patrol.

The Metropolitan Police Department already equips officers with cameras.

The bill also authorizes smaller counties to increase the maximum allowable monthly surcharge on telecommunications systems from 25 cents to $1.

The fee is currently used to finance emergency 911 systems. The bill further authorizes those fees to be used for body cameras and police dash cams.

“Bodycams will protect our law enforcement officials and strengthen the relationship with those in the communities in which they serve,” Sandoval said.

Senate Bill 53 will initiate the broadband effort.

“Ensuring broadband connectivity for our rural hospitals, schools and cities is imperative in the new Nevada economy,” Sandoval said. “All Nevada students and families should have access to technology, quality healthcare and information regardless of where they live.”

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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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