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Major Cities Chiefs Las Vegas Brings Together National Law Enforcement Leaders

admin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:37:32 +0000

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department played host to dozens of police chiefs from many of the nation’s largest cities in February. The leaders united for discussion on various elements including trends in crime fighting, homeland security concerns, and challenges for police agencies facing tight budgets.

Highlights included presentations from national law enforcement experts and specialists from federal agencies focused on law enforcement across America.

The conference was funded by generous donations from local and national companies, as well as the Major Cities Chiefs national organization. The Friends of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Foundation wants to thank all the sponsors and donors of this important meeting of crime fighting leaders.

Major Cities Chiefs Las Vegas Donors and Gift Sponsors

Thanks For Your Support!

Sponsors:

Langley Productions
LeadsOnline
UFC

Gift Donors:

Vdara Las Vegas Hotel
Westin Casuarina Hotel & Spa
Duty Smith
Las Vegas Golf & Tennis
VEGAS.com
The Gun Store
LUXCO Liquor Wholesalers
YAMAMOTO / KINAMI Specialty Lures
Men’s Wearhouse Summerlin
Fisher Space Pen Company
Fashion Show Mall
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority

Program Helps Stop Gang-related Violence

admin — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:21:49 +0000

The empty playgrounds on beautiful spring days symbolized the currents of fear rippling through west Las Vegas neighborhoods in 2006. Parents were afraid to let their children outside.

Metro Police described the area as decaying and riddled with an “incredible” amount of gang violence. In a short span, stray bullets killed three innocent bystanders — a 12-year-old, a mother and another woman — during all-too-common drive-by shootings.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/oct/20/safe-village-program-honored-nationally/

Major Cities Chiefs Association

admin — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:45:29 +0000

The Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCC) is a professional organization of police executives representing the largest cities in the United States and Canada. The Association has selected Las Vegas to host its Mid-Winter Meeting.

The MCC provides a unique forum for urban police, sheriffs and other law enforcement chief executives to discuss common problems, to share information and problem-solving strategies. MCC articulates the public safety needs of large cities in the formulation of criminal justice policy.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Sheriff Doug Gillespie are pleased to host the 2012 Mid-Winter Meeting.

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9/11 Memorial Park Ceremony

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:06:02 +0000

9/11 Memorial Park 10 Year Anniversary

Honoring the Heroes of 9/11

Sheriff Doug Gillespie Address the Crowd

Flag raising ceremony at the new LVMPD Headquarters

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:54:35 +0000

Metro Flag raising ceremony

Metro Explorers

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:08:16 +0000

Explorers learn the values of scouting and the dedication of law enforcement. Funds enable Explorers to participate in various programs that provide lessons that will serve them throughout their life.

May 15 -21, National Police Memorial Week

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:06:44 +0000

Law enforcement agencies around the nation will remember and pay tribute to officers who have paid the ultimate price while on duty.

Local commemorations will include an event at the Police Memorial park off west Cheyenne and Metro Academy Way.

More details to come.

Equipment Purchases

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:05:41 +0000

As criminals turn to more high powered weapons, generous donations have enabled Metro to purchase more than 100 Smith & Wesson MP-15 Rifles for officers. The rifles enable officers to respond more effectively when criminals resort to similar weaponry and put innocent civilians in danger.

Every 15 Minutes Teenage Driving Program

admin — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:02:10 +0000

Up close and powerful, the Every 15 Minutes Program encourages high school students to consider the impact of their actions when behind the wheel. Funding helps continue the often emotional and always informational drama played out at local schools.

Police seek to strengthen bonds with Hispanic community

admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:54:04 +0000

All it took was a smile and hello to brighten North Las Vegas Police officer Chasity Smith’s day.

The cheery greeting resonated because it signaled to her something greater — the start of a positive relationship between law enforcement and the Hispanic community.

Complete Story in the Las Vegas Sun.