Sgt. Henry Prentiss   

End of Watch: February 1, 2006          Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept.

NLPOA LV Chapter

11  Year  Member

Sgt. Henry Prendes was a 14 year veteran of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept. He was shot at a residence while responding to a domestic violence call. After being shot with an assault rifle, Sgt. Prendes was able to retreat and call for help. Henry died of his mortal wounds immediately thereafter. The suspect proceeded to fire more than 50 more rounds shooting and wounding a second officer. The second officer was hospitalized, sustaining several wounds.

Henry was an NLPOA Las Vegas Chapter member for over 11 years prior to his passing. He was survived by his wife and two teenage daughters.

Ms. Renee Orlando

End of Watch: October 12, 2004        Clark County Child Protective Srvcs

Ms. Orlando served as one of the founders and past NLPOA Clark County Las Vegas Chapter Board members. She was an inspiration for many young law enforcement officers, who ultimately became commanders, supervisors and chiefs. Her leadership and friendship is missed.

Police Memorial Park is a city of Las Vegas park dedicated to police officers. It includes the Memorial Wall and two dedicated tree groves to memorialize local police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. Two trees dedicated to the Ten-13 retired New York Police Officers Club, in reflection of the September 11, 2001, tragedy, are also featured within this special park.

The Police Memorial Wall was created by a group of city and Metro employees to honor members of the Southern Nevada law enforcement community who have passed away. Families and friends were invited to purchase bricks in memory of their loves ones. Those bricks will comprise the memorial wall.

Police Memorial Wall is a tribute to those who have served unconditionally and have given an incredible gift to Southern Nevada. The 181 people whose names appear on the wall gave Southern Nevada the ultimate gift anyone can give to another – their lives, day in and day out – so that we might live in peace and safety.

Police Memorial Park is located at Cheyenne Avenue and Metro Academy Way.

Dedicated  to the  MEN  and  WOMEN  of the Las Vegas Chapter of the NATIONAL LATINO PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION Who Served the Greater Las Vegas Community Until Their End of Watch . .

Officer Ignacio Pulido    

End of Watch: October 3, 2009                Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Dept. 

Ignacio Pulido served as an Officer of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for nine years, until his End of Watch on October 3, 2009. Officer Pulido also served as Past Vice President of the Las Vegas NLPOA Chapter as well as the Chapter’s Golf Tournament Chair, which raised money for scholarships.

Our friend Ignacio, who was originally from the Los Angeles, CA, area, suffered from complications with stem cell replacement. He was survived by his wife, Meli, and four children.

Officer Raul Elizonzondo

End of Watch: January 30, 1995           North Las Vegas Police Dept.

1995 NLPOA LV Chapter

   Officer of the YEAR

After only three years as an Officer with the North Las Vegas Police Dept., Officer Raul Elizondo was killed after a man wrestled the officer's gun away from him, then shooting and killing Officer  Elizondo. After Officer Elizondo was shot, he was able to radio for emergency assistance. Within seconds, seven officers were on the scene. Six of the assisting officers chased the gunman, while another officer stayed with Officer Elizondo until an ambulance arrived.

The man fled until, finding himself trapped by a patrol car blocking his path on one side and officers closing in on foot on the other, the assailant walked about 20 yards away from the car and shot himself once in the head.  He died immediately.

An elementary school in North Las Vegas, Nevada has been named after Officer Raul Elizondo.

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