Just what does the LVPPA do for you, and why are we so important? Allow me to explain. Your membership provides you with 24-hour protection from evils you may not be aware of. The list of services available to you is long and well worthwhile to utilize when the need should arise. Listed below are some of the services your Association provides:

• Collective Bargaining Committee (Negotiates our contract)
• Representation at all Internal Affairs interviews
• Accident Review Board representation
• Assistance with writing and filing grievances related to discipline and contract violations
• Representation at grievance meetings and hearings related to discipline and contract violations
• Representation at pre-termination hearings
• Representation at nonconfirmation hearings
• Representation at Civil Service hearings
• Representation at Citizen Review Board hearings
• NRS 289 (officers’ bill of rights) application and interpretation
• Representation at officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths

1. A representative and attorney respond 24/7, 365
2. A representative and attorney participate in all of the follow-up interviews including:

1. FIT interview
2. CIRT interview
3. Use of Force Board
4. Tactical Review Board

• Legislative representation and lobbying locally, at the state capitol and Washington, D.C.
• Life insurance policy
• Sponsorship of sport activities
• Cab Ride Home program

As you can see, the list is quite extensive. Your Association acts very much like an insurance policy. You don’t think about it until you need it. When you need it, you need it! You worked very hard to build and maintain your career and your reputation. We work hard to preserve it.

Police Officer Mark Chaparian
Executive Director