Remembering Our Roots

02/2026
Gregory Stinnett

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officially came into existence on July 1, 1973.Prior to that date, law enforcement in our community was handled by the city of Las VegasPolice Department and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

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Your Health and Safety Is a Priority

02/2026
Robert Glowinski

We face a unique set of challenges and risks in our line of work. Sometimes, this involves being involved in car wrecks and using physical force.

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LEAF

02/2026
Joel Blasko

Policing is a profession in which a single shift can end in tragedy. Philanthropy is one of the mostpowerful, underappreciated, and underutilized forces for good.

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Deferred Compensation For 2026

02/2026
Daniel Coyne

Contributing to your deferred compensation can seem difficult to do and isn’t very exciting in the short term, but if you start early, it pays off in retirement.

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LVPPA Secures Pay Raise For Members

02/2026
Scott Nicholas

On July 1, 2026, you will all receive your CPI Cola that we believe will be 2.6% to 2.7%.In addition to this agreement, you will all receive a .25% pay increase on Jan. 2, 2027.

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Goodbye To A Legend

02/2026
Steven Grammas

I would like to open this article, as I usually do with the first magazine of the year, hoping that our membership had an amazing holiday season. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, to New Year’s, I always pray that our officers enjoy their time with family and friends.

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POCKET LIFELINE: HOW AI LIKE GROK SERVES AS AN EVERYDAY SUPPORT TOOL FOR OUR LVMPD OFFICERS

02/2026
John Abel

Let me start with a scenario that many of us in Metro have lived through. It’s the early morning, and the radio brings in a call for a domestic disturbance that quickly escalates

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Understanding CAT Leave: What Members Should Know

02/2026
Chad Lyman

For this issue, I want to walk everyone through how Catastrophic (CAT) Leave works. TheLVPPA administers CAT Leave for commissioned employees, and I oversee the program for thePPA

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The Merits of Our Hiring Process

02/2026
Myron Hamm

The path to working in Law enforcement is a long and tedious journey. The process is designed to weed out those that have questionable backgrounds and possible nefarious reasons for joining a law enforcement organization.

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