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May 10, 2016 by 911media

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Happy 249th birthday to our great nation! Wishing everyone a safe and fun Independence Day. Whether you’re on duty or celebrating with loved ones, may today serve as a reminder of the many freedoms we cherish and the sacrifices made by those who have fought and continue to fight to preserve them.

#independenceday #fourthofjuly #freedom #liberty #america #USA

This morning, the Las Vegas Deputy City Marshals graduated three new officers!

These newest additions to the City of Las Vegas graduated from the Southern Desert Regional Police Academy.

Congratulations to Class 2025-01, and welcome to the greatest show on earth.

The graduating class also welcomed officers with the 8th Judicial District Court, University Police, City of Las Vegas Corrections and City of Las Vegas Firefighter Sean Tolster, who received his Category I Peace Officer certification.

Congratulations!

#police #vegascops #vegasstrong #thinblueline #lasvegas #community #lvppa #cops #firefighters #backtheblue #supportlawenforcement

On June 27, 2025, Undersheriff Brandon Gaede of the Phillips County (KS) Sheriff’s Office was killed in the line of duty.

Undersheriff Gaede was attempting to detain a subject for lighting illegal fireworks when the savage produced a gun and engaged him in a gunfight.

Brandon was 30 years old and had been a cop for eight years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Godspeed, brother.

#honorourfallen #supportlawenforcement #backtheblue #lvppa

*Retirement Alert*

Congratulations to LVMPD Police Officer Michael Freeman, who retired this week after serving our community and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for over 24 years.

LVPPA Executive Director Myron Hamm had the privilege of presenting Michael with a plaque on behalf of a grateful association.

Congratulations, brother, on a great career and a well-earned retirement.

#lvmpd #lasvegas #vegascops #thinblueline #backtheblue #supportlawenforcement #lvppa #community #retirement #cops #police

Today we remember LVMPD Police Officer Jason Swanger, who died of complications from COVID-19 on this day in 2021.

Officer Swanger joined the LVMPD on February 12, 2014. He began his law enforcement career working patrol at the Enterprise Area Command (EAC). From there, he transferred to the South Central Area Command (SCAC) before returning to EAC. Officer Swanger became a field training officer and served as a lead officer overseeing the training of new officers during their first year on patrol. He was devoted to the Explorer Program and was active in educating children at Steve Schorr Elementary School and Charles A. Silvestri Junior High School about law enforcement and making positive life choices.

Before joining the LVMPD, Officer Swanger served as a culinary specialist in the U.S. Navy for 11 years. He continued his service to the country by joining the Nevada Army National Guard.

Officer Swanger was known as a devoted father and husband who went the extra mile for those in need and dedicated himself to policing in order to make a difference in others’ lives. He was 41 years old and was survived by his wife, daughter, son, parents and brother.

We will never forget.

#honorourfallen #thinblueline #supportlawenforcement #lvppa

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