January/February 2026
Goodbye To A Legend
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.
Read full ArticleRemembering Our Roots
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.
Read full ArticleDeferred Compensation For 2026
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.
Read full ArticleThe Merits of Our Hiring Process
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.
Read full ArticleLVPPA Secures Pay Raise For Members
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.
Read full ArticleYour Health and Safety Is a Priority
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.
Read full ArticleUnderstanding CAT Leave: What Members Should Know
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
Read full ArticlePOCKET LIFELINE: HOW AI LIKE GROK SERVES AS AN EVERYDAY SUPPORT TOOL FOR OUR LVMPD OFFICERS
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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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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