Las Vegas Police Protective Association

Las Vegas Metro Police Corrections Academy Class 03-2003 graduated today.

Our community and the LVMPD has 27 new Corrections Officers tonight.

Congratulations to our newest brothers & sisters and here’s to a long & healthy career.

We wanted to post something positive this morning in light of yesterday’s horrific events at UNLV.

During critical incidents, police responses will typically shut down business access in the immediate affected areas.

The LVPPA locates local food establishments in those affected areas. We purchase food for our officers, who will undoubtedly be stuck on perimeter spots for hours.

Yesterday was no different. We walked into the In-N-Out Burger store #88 located on Maryland Pkwy in front of the campus.

We ordered over 300 hamburgers and 150 fries. Ashlie, the store manager, ceased all other operations. She and her crew prepared food for our cops.

This is the second time this year the staff of this store has done this for our officers.

The LVPPA would like for everyone in our community to know what this local establishment and crew did for our cops.

The next time you're looking for a burger, take a minute to visit In-N-Out. You won’t be disappointed.

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*Critical Incident Alert*

Our officers are on scene of a reported active shooter incident at the UNLV Campus.

Although details are not corroborated at this time, please know that officers and tactical teams are on scene working on the problem.

Expect a large police presence in the immediate area for a lengthy time period. We will provide an update when accurate information is available.

On November 30, 2023, Sergeant Michael Abbate and Trooper Alberto Felix of the Nevada Highway Patrol were killed in the line of duty.

As they were in the process of investigating a traffic stop on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas, an intoxicated driver passing by plowed into them. The scumbag who hit them fled the scene.

Michael was 37 years old and had been a trooper for nearly 11 years. He is survived by his wife, son, parents, sister and brother-in-law.

Alberto was 54 years old and had been a trooper for four years. Alberto also served our nation in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Godspeed, gents.

*Retirement Alert*

Congratulations to LVMPD Corrections Sergeant Sonia Watterson, who retired last week after serving our community and Las Vegas Metro for over 17 years.

LVPPA Vice President Scott Nicholas and Executive Director Myron Hamm had the privilege of presenting this plaque to Sonia on behalf of a grateful association.

Congrats, sister, on a well-earned retirement.

Overnight, while many of us were sleeping peacefully, hundreds of Southern Nevada law enforcement officers were working diligently to keep our community safe.

We woke this morning to learn that two Nevada State Troopers were killed in the line of duty in the early morning hours.

While we cannot speak accurately as to the details of the event, our hearts are heavy for the loss of our fallen.

Please take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made by these brave men and women on a daily basis. Keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

*Officer-Involved Shooting*

Last night, we were on the scene of an OIS in a residential neighborhood in the area of Sahara and Sloan, located in the Southeast Area Command. Our officers are OK and are NOT injured.

We would like to take a moment to honor the life of one of our members who recently passed away.

LVMPD Corrections Officer Perry Crooks had been battling an ongoing medical issue. He passed away surrounded by those who loved him.

Perry was 36 years old. He had only served our Department and this community for a few short years, but he made an everlasting impact on his squad mates and fellow corrections officers.

Godspeed, Perry. Rest easy, brother.

We recently had an opportunity to visit with Steph from the New Zealand Police Department and Ryan from the New Zealand Department of Corrections during their trip to Las Vegas. It is always great to meet fellow officers from throughout the world.

It’s Giving Tuesday, a day when people around the world are encouraged to make donations to charities and other worthy causes. Today, we hope you’ll consider making a donation to LVPPA’s Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (LEAF), which is dedicated to supporting the families of Southern Nevada police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Your donation will help us stay in the lives of fallen officers’ families and make sure the children are supported at every milestone in their lives — from birthdays and holidays to graduations and weddings, LEAF is there for them. We also distribute college scholarships to children of police officers every year and so much more. Every donation, big or small, can make a difference and help support our mission. Learn more about our charity and make a contribution at www.leafcharity.org.

On November 11, 2023, Senior Police Officer Jorge Pastore of the Austin (TX) Police Department was killed in the line of duty.

Officer Pastore, a SWAT operator, and his team were making entry to a residence conducting a hostage rescue when he and his partner were shot. His teammates shot and killed the scumbag suspect.

Jorge was 38 years old and had been a cop for four years. He is survived by his wife, two stepsons and his parents.

Godspeed, brother.

*Officer-Involved Shooting*

On Saturday, we worked an OIS in the 3200 block of Landsdown (Southeast Area Command). All of our officers were fine and NOT injured.

E. Viking Road east of Sandhill was closed for several hours.

This Thanksgiving, we are reminded of just how grateful we are for you — our members, supporters and law enforcement brothers and sisters across the country. We wish you all a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday surrounded by your friends and loved ones.

And to our members and fellow law enforcement officers who will be sacrificing time away from their families to keep our communities safe throughout the holiday season, we see you and appreciate all that you do.

*Retirement Alert*

Congratulations to Las Vegas Metro Police Officer Ronald “Q” Quintana, who retired today after serving the LVMPD and our community for nearly 24 years.

LVPPA Executive Directors Myron Hamm & Greg Stinnett had the privilege of presenting Q this plaque on behalf of a grateful association.

Q’s current and former squad mates gathered tonight to send him off in style.

Congratulations Brother on a well-earned retirement!!

*Retirement Alert*

Congratulations to LVMPD Corrections Officer James Kaku, who retired today after serving our community and Las Vegas Metro for 25 years.

LVPPA Executive Directors Dan Coyne and Myron Hamm had the privilege of presenting James this plaque on behalf of a grateful association.

Enjoy that well-earned retirement, brother.

This year’s Santa Day event was OUTSTANDING!!!! This was our last membership event of the year and, as always, it’s the best.

The PPA represents over 3,400 law enforcement officers here in southern Nevada. We appreciate each and every one of our members. It is a privilege to represent and serve you.

Thank you to the Opportunity Village Magical Forest for hosting our members/families for tonight’s private event.

To our members, Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas. We will see you on New Year’s Eve. As always, stay safe and watch each other’s backs.

Today we remember Correctional Officer Daniel Leach, who died on this day in 2009.

Officer Leach joined the LVMPD on June 18, 1984, following the completion of his formal education in Louisiana. Dan was a career corrections officer, and at the time of his death was assigned to the Tucker Holding Facility in Laughlin, Nevada.
On the morning of November 21, 2009, he began his shift by picking up a prisoner transport van from the Clerk County Detention Center and driving to Laughlin. While traveling southbound on U.S. 95, Officer Leach was involved in a two-vehicle accident and died instantly.

Officer Leach was 49 years when he died, and had served on the Department for 25 years. He was survived by his wife, two children, his parents, one brother and one sister.

Today we remember Officer Trevor A. Nettleton, who died on this day in 2009.

Officer Nettleton joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on November 5, 2006, following nine years of service in the United States Marine Corps. During his distinguished military career, he was part of the Presidential Guard Detail, in service to President George W. Bush.

On November 19, 2009, Officer Nettleton was in the garage of his residence when he was approached by numerous subjects, one of them armed with a handgun. When the suspects attempted to rob Nettleton at gunpoint, he fought back. Nettleton wounded one of the suspects with gunfire before being fatally shot.

Nettleton was 30 years old when he died. He was survived by his wife, two young children, parents and one brother.

Semper fi, Brother. We will never forget.

On October 17, 2023, Lieutenant Milton Resendez of the San Benito (TX) Police Department was killed in the line of duty.

LT. Resendez was assisting the Texas DPS with a vehicle pursuit when an occupant of the Suspect vehicle shot him.

Milton was 54 years old and had been a cop for 30 years. He is survived by his wife and siblings.

God Speed Brother

We lost our Brother, Police Officer Trevor Nettleton in 2009 when he died in a gunfight with savages.

His son Tanner was just a baby at the time. Now he is a young man and a badass hockey player. The LVPPA is a proud supporter of Tanner and his team, the Oshawa Generals.

We sponsor his team because every time he hits the ice we want him to know that his dad’s brothers and sisters from Las Vegas Metro are with him.

Keep kicking ass Tanner and Roll Gens!!!

God Speed and Semper Fi Trevor.

On this and every Veterans Day, we express our deepest gratitude for the sacrifices and contributions of all those, both living and dead, who served honorably in the U.S. armed forces during times of war or peace so that we can continue to have the freedoms and liberties we hold dear. We would especially like to thank the veterans serving in law enforcement. These men and women continued their service to our country by serving and protecting our communities. We salute you!

Today we honor Officer Wilbur McGee, who died on this day in 1955.
Officer McGee joined the Las Vegas Police Department on June 22, 1954, and served the Department for 17 months.

On November 11, 1955, Officer McGee was investigating an early morning burglary in which $300 in coins were taken. Unbeknownst to the victim of the burglary, two pistols were also stolen, as well as a pellet gun and a 22-caliber revolver. Later in the day, Officer McGee received a call that the suspect was at a local downtown motel. When Officer McGee arrived at the hotel, he heard the desk clerk talking to the suspect in a loud voice. The suspect surrendered the pellet gun but as the officer was handcuffing him, he pulled the second gun from his waistband and shot Officer McGee four times. As Officer McGee lay mortally wounded, the suspect took the officer’s revolver and fled out the back door of the hotel. When he was captured a short time later, he was still carrying the slain officer’s revolver.

Officer McGee was 33 when he died and was survived by his wife.

UNLV vs WYOMING Football / Tailgate Membership Event!!!

Tonight was our final football membership event of the year. Over 300 members and their families showed up for our tailgate event and to watch the game.

The food was outstanding and the weather was perfect. Thank you to for the outstanding food. You guys never disappoint.

Thank you for your membership. We appreciate each and every one of you.

Be sure to RSVP for our final membership event of 2023, the Christmas event at Opportunity Village on Sunday November 19th from 5-9PM

After that we will wrap up 2023 on the strip and downtown for NYE. See you soon. Stay safe!!

On October 12, 2023, Police Sgt. Richard Mendez of the Philadelphia Police Department was killed in the line of duty.

Sgt Mendez and his partner were shot by a scumbag after they caught multiple suspects breaking into a vehicle in the airport parking garage.

Richard was 50 years old and had been a cop for over 22 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.

God Speed Brother.

The LVPPA has been a long time supporter of the Police Unity Tour.

Police Unity Tour - Team Vegas member and former Board of Directors Dave Summers recently presented us with this beautiful plaque honoring the officers from Las Vegas Metro who they rode for in 2023.

Team Vegas is part of a nationwide group who rides back to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC each year for police week to honor our fallen.

Thank you Team Vegas!!! We are proud to display this beautiful piece.

This little guy is going to through it right now.

Hayden is the son of one of our officers. He is battling a rare and nasty form of cancer. His attitude is on point and he is a stud.

Our friends at Battlefield Brew Coffee Co., located at Battlefield Vegas, have pitched in to help.

On Saturday, November 11, from 0930-1700 hours, all coffee shop proceeds will be donated to Hayden’s cancer-fighting fund.

Way to step up Battlefield Brew / Battlefield Vegas! Stop by, get a coffee and check out the cool indoor range and military museum

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UFC Champion Frank Mir calls Las Vegas home. He grew up here. Went to high school here. He is part of our community. He is a staunch supporter of the LVPPA and the men and women of law enforcement.

Last week, Frank visited our LVMPD Police Academy where he spent part of his day teaching the teachers. They trained for several hours. When they were done, Frank visited with our current recruits who are in the police academy.

Frank explained how important training is and how important continued training is throughout one’s career. You can never train too hard for a job that can kill you.

Thank you Frank for always supporting the LVPPA. Thank you for your support of law enforcement. And thank you for making our community a better place to live.

The LVPPA (your police association) has a mat room with elite level combatives instructors with training that takes place weekly and is free to our members. Your skill level does NOT matter. This is cops working with cops. Give it a shot.

As always stay safe.

On October 4, 2023, Police Officer Chad Swanson of the Manhattan Beach (CA) Police Department was killed in the line of duty.

Officer Swanson was operating his police motorcycle when he was struck by another vehicle.

In 2017, Chad saved lives right here in Las Vegas. While attending the Route 91 Harvest Festival Event he continually ran into the line of gunfire to es**rt others to safety despite being wounded himself.

Chad was 35 years old and had been a cop for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and his parents.

God Speed Brother.

Las Vegas Metro Police Officer David Summers has served as a Board of Directors of the LVPPA with distinction for many years.

Dave recently completed his last 4 year term as a Director and has stepped aside to allow the next generation to represent our members.

At tonight’s board meeting, LVPPA President Steve Grammas had the privilege of presenting Dave this plaque on behalf of a grateful association.

Thank you Dave for leaving this place better than you found it.

Happy Halloween from the LVPPA! We hope your day is filled with plenty of treats, tricks and spooktacular fun! Whether you're planning on trick-or-treating with your children, passing out candy or getting together with friends, remember to be safe and celebrate responsibly.

2023 LVPPA Trunk or Treat Membership Event.

Tonight was our annual Members Only Trunk or Treat Haunted House Event!!!! There was a record setting attendance this evening.

We appreciate our members and are privileged to host events like this for our officers and their families.

Thank you for your membership. We will see you again next year. Our next event, the Opportunity Village Christmas Event is coming soon. Check your email for details. If you do not receive regular emails from us please contact our office to update your info.

Happy Halloween!!! 🎃 👻 👹

Today we honor Patrolman William Fortye, who died on this day in 1966.

Patrolman Fortye joined the Las Vegas Police Department on October 10, 1961, and served the Department for five years and 18 days.

While working K-9 with his dog, Burgie, on October 28, 1966, Fortye made a routine stop on a northbound vehicle on Highland Drive. The assailant pulled Officer Fortye’s revolver from his holster and shot him three times. His partner, Burgie, attacked the assailant, ripped his clothing and mauled his hand. The assailant was captured a short time later. Burgie was found sitting next to Patrolman Fortye when backup officers arrived.

Officer Fortye was 32 years old when he died, and was survived by his wife and 6-year-old daughter.

Happy Nevada Day! Observed annually on the last Friday in October, this day commemorates the state’s frontier legacy and admission into the Union as the 36th state on October 31, 1864. Fun fact: Nevada was one of two territories to achieve statehood during the Civil War (the first being West Virginia in 1863), earning it the distinction as a “Battle Born” state.

Big Thank You to Smoking Shields Las Vegas for their generous donation to our charity, the Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (LEAF)

The LEAF Charity allows us to pay in full, the college tuition of the children of our member officers who are killed in the line of duty.

Thank you for honoring our fallen.

On October 2, 2023, Deputy Sheriff Tucker Blakely of the Knox County (TN) Sheriff’s Office was killed in the line of duty.

After arriving on a domestic disturbance call, the suspect engaged deputies in a gunfight. The scumbag who shot Deputy Blakely was killed in the gunfight.

Tucker was 29 years old and had been a cop for 2 years. Tucker also served our nation in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, son, and brother.

God Speed Brother.

Congratulations to LVMPD Police Academy Class 04-2023 who graduate today!!!!

Soon there will be 44 more cops protecting and serving our community. Stay safe and have a great career.

Today we honor Officer Donald Weese, who died on this day in 1992.

Office Weese joined the LVMPD on September 11, 1990. On the night of October 23, 1992, while working as a field training officer with his partner, Eric Kerns, he responded to a gun call. He was assigned to the Northeast Area Command Squad, squad NE31 at the time.

While en route, Officer Weese’s patrol car collided with another vehicle and then struck a traffic signal pole. He sustained significant injuries and died at the scene. This tragic event occurred just 25 minutes before the end of his shift.

Officer Weese was just 25 years old at the time of his death. He was survived by his parents.

On October 1, 2023, Corrections Officer Robert Clark of the Georgia Department of Corrections was killed in the line of duty.

CO Clark was viciously attacked by an inmate while he was es**rting him from a dining hall.

Robert was 42 years old and had been a corrections officer for only 6 months. He is survived by his mother, brothers and sisters, nieces, and nephews.

God Speed Brother.