Local and state law enforcement agencies announced a coordinated traffic enforcement initiative aimed at reducing rising roadway fatalities across the Las Vegas Valley. The effort brings together the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada State Police Highway Patrol, North Las Vegas Police, Boulder City Police, and Clark County School Police. Deputy Chief Jose Hernandez said… Continue reading Road Kills Spur Action
Tag: cops
Gomez Victory Over LVMPD
In the shadow of the federal courthouse in downtown Las Vegas, a long fight for justice reached a turning point. After two weeks of testimony, nine jurors — all women — returned a unanimous verdict in favor of the family of Jorge Antonio “Tony” Gomez, the 25-year-old fatally shot by Las Vegas police on June… Continue reading Gomez Victory Over LVMPD
Donor Power Play on Valley Politics
When Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill stood in the parking lot of the Otonomus Hotel to unveil a new fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks for patrol, he framed the moment as a simple win for taxpayers and officers alike. “Not one taxpayer dollar went to buying these Cyber Trucks,” he told the small crowd, thanking Ben… Continue reading Donor Power Play on Valley Politics
Five Years of Reliving Trauma
On June 1, 2020, Jorge A. Gomez, Jr., a peaceful protester, was fatally shot by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers during a demonstration. What followed has been a tense, painstaking legal battle, a struggle to make sense of the conflicting accounts, and a fight for accountability in the shadow of systemic failures. Jorge’s family,… Continue reading Five Years of Reliving Trauma
Pulling For Our Youth
Over the weekend, the Special Olympics of Nevada, in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run, returned to Henderson for its second annual Truck Pull — an event that has become as much about community repair as it is about competition. Under a bright autumn sky at Cowabunga Bay’s parking lot, teams of police officers,… Continue reading Pulling For Our Youth
Federal Proceeding Ahead
In a case that has captured the attention of a community desperate for accountability, lead attorney Lee Meritt and co-counsel Canon Lambert have outlined their mounting frustrations over the delayed indictment of Officer Alexander Bookman for the murder of Brandon Durham. The family’s legal representatives describe a process fraught with bureaucratic sluggishness and what they… Continue reading Federal Proceeding Ahead
Suicide By Cop is $1 Million
The courtroom of Judge Amy Wilson became a theater of high stakes and raw emotion during the latest proceedings in State v. Alejandra Boudreaux, a case that has captured public attention and exposed critical tensions within the legal system. The case revolves around the tragic death of Brandon Durham, whose life was taken during a… Continue reading Suicide By Cop is $1 Million
Mental Healh For The Blue
In a momentous ceremony, the law enforcement community came together to mark a significant shift in the way mental health is addressed for first responders. The unveiling of the new Wellness Bureau facility served as both a milestone and a testament to the growing recognition of the emotional toll carried by those who serve on… Continue reading Mental Healh For The Blue
LVMPD’s 13th Officer Involved Shooting
The tragic death of Brandon Durham in Las Vegas has cast a harsh spotlight on law enforcement practices and the accountability mechanisms designed to govern their use of force. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of November 12, 2024, represents not only the 13th officer-involved shooting this year but also the eighth fatal… Continue reading LVMPD’s 13th Officer Involved Shooting
From Slave Catching To Law Enforcement
The roots of the police force in the United States can be traced back to slave patrols, which were formed in the early 18th century to help enforce slavery and maintain the social order in the Southern states. These patrols were responsible for tracking down and capturing runaway slaves, as well as suppressing slave revolts… Continue reading From Slave Catching To Law Enforcement
kviginfo.com 