¡Bienvenidos! 

Greetings from                                   

The NLPOA National President 

Thank you for electing me to lead our organization. I am proud to walk in the same footsteps of those great men and women who were visionaries and who created our great association more than 37 years ago.

As a national association, we met in Austin, Texas, and discussed how we are “meeting public safety challenges in a multicultural society.”

We must continue improve our recruitment, retention, and promotion strategies for our law enforcement members. We must better incorporate our multicultural societies in our programs, as they continue to be an important part of the economic development for the entire nation.

As an organization we must continue to bring the next generation of law enforcement that understands and values cultural diversity. Each of you is committed to improving the communities we serve and we must share these ideas with other chapters and members.

I commit to you better communication between our members, chapters, and with our National Executive Board. I look forward to working with each of you over the upcoming months and hope to see you at the National Fall Meeting in St Paul, Minnesota.

Thank you for “Keeping America Safe.” May God bless each and every one of you while you protect our cities across this great nation! 
 

Edwin Maldonado
Edwin Maldonado
National NLPOA President

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NLPOA Las Vegas Chapter Supports Protecting the Rights of           Fallen Peace Officers 

Lt. Charles Brown of the Akron Police Department in a police car equipped with a dash camera seconds before being shot to death. (Courtesy of Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal) 

The State of Ohio is working on passage of a bill that would make it illegal to release dash cam video of an officer that was killed in the line of duty. Currently, when law enforcement agencies attempt to refuse release of these videos, news stations and newspapers threaten legal action citing them as a 'public record.' 

As part of reaching a balance, State Senator Frank LaRose (who authored the bill) said he is considering language that would allow police to redact portions of the video that might show, for example, the moment an officer is shot.

Jay McDonald, president of the Ohio Fraternal Order of Police, said they would support LaRose's bill. He said the bill would shield the families of fallen officers.

''We believe that the nature of being killed doesn't have to be a public record for families to view on YouTube from now until the end of time,'' he said.

Other law enforcement agencies are watching with a keen eye what happens to this bill.

Heartfelt Thank You  

Thanks To All The Brave Men & Women Serving in Our Armed Forces, Our Commander & Chief, and  a Special Congratulatory to   U.S. Navy Seal Team Six for Compromising The World's Number 1 Most Wanted Terrorist.    THANK YOU.             READ MORE

 Recent News

On The Local Front 

High-Profile Armed Robberies Put Southern NV on Alert 

An armed robber who has struck twice in the past three weeks comes on the heels of a rash of violent armed robberies across the valley.        READ

Flurry of Laws Take Effect as Calendar Flips

Statewide emergency alert for seniors and additional subpoena powers are just two among the 32 new laws taking effect for 2012.             READ

Las Vegas Chapter of NLPOA Cosponsors "Christmas in El Barrio"

The drive is in its fourth year and is part of a nationwide program by the Nat'l Latino Peace Officers Association. This is the third year that the Las Vegas Chapter chose to visit one school and provide a gift for each student.        READ

On The Nat'l Front 

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Key Parts of South Carolina's Immigration Law

Ruling spares law enforcement from carrying out its measures without training or extra resources                   READ

U.S. District Court Rules Warrantless Cell Phone Tracking Unlawful

U.S. District Court rules that it is a violation of an individuals’ 4th Amendment rights to track a person’s call and location without a warrant.      READ

U.S. Senate Creates First Ever Bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus

Senate Caucus will primarily serve as a forum for officials and the community to share experiences and develop strategies for fostering a more effective law enforcement. READ

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 Upcoming Events

NLPOA Training Conference 

Monthly                       Board Meetings

Monthly board meetings of  NLPOA Las Vegas Chapter  are held on the second Monday of each month  from 1630 to 1800 hrs (4:30pm - 6pm) at the Latino Chamber of Commerce, 300 North 13th Street. 

Recent Event(s)

 Customs Classics All Riding for Scholaships

The NLPOA Las Vegas Chapter's annual scholarship fundraiser was a smashing success. View our picture log. 

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