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Las Vegas welcomed 49 new police officers! Congrats to the graduates of Las Vegas Metro Police Academy Class 11-2024. Yesterday afternoon, these recruits took the oath of office and received their badges in front of their loved ones. Photos courtesy of LVMPD.

LVPPA Executive Director Greg Stinnett recenly visited with Dr. Jena Casas, a licensed clinical & police and public safety psychologist based out of Reno. Her practice, The Ridge, specializes in providing services to first responders. To learn more, visit theridgenv.com.

Congrats to LVMPD Corrections Officer David Derasmo, who retired last week after serving our community and Las Vegas Metro for over 18 years. Executive Director Myron Hamm had the privilege of presenting David with a plaque on behalf of a grateful association. Enjoy retirement!

On 5/26/25, Deputy Daniel Sherrer of the Morrow County (OH) Sheriff's Office was killed in the line of duty. He was shot and mortally wounded after arriving on a domestic dispute. He was 31 and had been a cop for 4 years. He is survived by his parents. Godspeed, brother.

Congrats to Las Vegas Metro Police Officer Thomas Faller, who retired last week after serving our community and the LVMPD for over 25 years. LVPPA Exec. Director Myron Hamm had the privilege of presenting Thomas with a plaque on behalf of a grateful association. Enjoy retirement!

Last week, we held our quarterly Lifetime Member Get-Together at the LVPPA office. This event is a great way for our retired lifetime members to visit and catch up. The turnout is always great. Thank you, Hector, for the pics.

Congrats to LVMPD Police Officer Alejandro Medina, who retired last week after serving our community and Las Vegas Metro for over 25 years. LVPPA President Steve Grammas had the privilege of presenting Alejandro with a plaque on behalf of a grateful association. Enjoy retirement!

On 5/31/25, Baldwin Park (CA) Police Officer Samuel Riveros was killed in the line of duty. Riveros and his partner were ambushed while aiding a wounded person, and Riveros was fatally shot. He was 35 and a 9-year veteran. He is survived by his mother & sister. Godspeed, brother.

Congrats to Las Vegas Metro Police Corrections Officer Danny Deiter, who retired last week after serving our community and the LVMPD for over 18 years. LVPPA Exec. Director Myron Hamm had the privilege of presenting Danny with a plaque on behalf of a grateful association.

Congrats to LVMPD Officer Jeff Toschi, who retired last week after serving our community and the Department for over 25 years. LVPPA President Steve Grammas had the privilege of presenting Jeff with a plaque and a watch on behalf of a grateful association. Enjoy retirement!

On 6/1/25, Officer Timothy Ontiveros of the Bloomfield (NM) Police Department was killed in the line of duty. He was 33 and had been a cop for nearly 2 years. He was also a volunteer firefighter with the Aztec F.D. He is survived by his wife and daughters. Godspeed, brother.

Today we remember LVMPD Police Officers Alyn Beck and Igor Soldo, who were shot and killed in an ambush on this day in 2014. Officer Beck had served with the LVMPD for nearly 14 years and Officer Soldo for over eight. We will never forget.

June 8 is a historically tragic day in the LVMPD. Today we also honor Officer Ernest May, who died on this day in 1933 and was the first Las Vegas police officer to give his life in the line of duty. We will never forget.

Congrats to LVMPD Officer James Coovert, who retired last week after serving our community and Las Vegas Metro for over 28 years! LVPPA President Steve Grammas and Director John Conover had the privilege of presenting James with a plaque on behalf of a grateful association.

Today we remember LVMPD Detective Justin Terry, who died in a tragic accident on U.S. 95 on this day in 2022. He was 45 years old and had served on the Department for nearly 21 years. He was highly respected and dedicated his life to serving our community. We will never forget.

Each year, our Law Enforcement Assistance Fund (LEAF) charity donates six $5K scholarships to the children of our members who regularly donate to the fund. Last week, these six recipients received their scholarships at our General Membership Meeting. Congrats to all!

Congrats to Las Vegas Metro Police Officer Brett Eickmeyer, who retired last week after serving the LVMPD and our community for 29 years. LVPPA President Steve Grammas had the privilege of presenting Brett with a plaque on behalf of a grateful association. Enjoy retirement!

On June 8, 2025, Police Officer Gabriel Facio of the Apache Junction (AZ) Police Department was killed in the line of duty. He was 46 years old and had been a cop for four years. He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and parents. Godspeed, brother.

Congrats to LVMPD Corrections Officer Ronald Rodriguez, who retired last week after serving our community and Las Vegas Metro for 23 years. LVPPA Exec. Director Myron Hamm had the privilege of presenting Ronald with a plaque on behalf of a grateful association. Enjoy retirement!

Regardless of one’s political views/beliefs, we will respect and defend your right to protest peacefully. Last week, many people did just that. Unfortunately, there were people who saw it as an opportunity to destroy and vandalize property and attempt to hurt police officers.