CAR SHOW TO BENEFIT INJURED OFFICERS

On Sunday, March 20, 2011, the Injured Police Officers’ Fund will host a car show at Sunset Park(Sunset and Eastern). Show hours are 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Car awards will be presented at 3:30 p.m.

The public is invited to attend this FREE event in support of local law enforcement. Displayed vehicles will include a wide variety of cars and trucks including vintage, originals, classics, hot rods, muscle cars, street rods, competition vehicles, and custom vehicles. There will also be classic police cars on display, as well as vehicles from local law enforcement agencies.

The event will include a raffle, a 50/50 drawing, prize raffles, food, and other vendors.

Admission to the event is free. Money is raised through car entries and raffles. Entries are still being accepted for all classic vehicles. The top 60 vehicles will receive awards including: dignitary, Sheriff’s picks, crowd pleasers, club participation, and best of show.

Please join police agencies including: LVMPD, NHP, NLVPD, CCSDPD, UNLVPD, CLVPD, Boulder City PD, Mesquite PD, Henderson PD, and Clark County Park Police in their support of this event.

The mission of the Injured Police Officers’ Fund is to help reduce the financial burden suffered by Police Officers and their families in the event of a line-of-duty injury or death by providing monetary assistance to these officers and their families.

For more information & entry forms visit: http://www.helplasvegascops.com/

LVMPD Hosts Graffiti Clean-Up

The LVMPD Northeast Area Command invites the public to participate in a graffiti clean-up. Paint and cleaning supplies will be provided to volunteers who come to the event to help improve the community.

The event will take place on Saturday, March 19, 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., in the area of Lake Mead and Marion. Parking will be available at Miller Elementary School at 4851 E. Lake Mead.

Please come properly dressed (hat, gloves, old T-shirt) to work with paint. Water and refreshments will be provided.

Please join officers from Northeast Area Command and volunteer to beautify the community. No reservation required.

This item was a news release from the LVMPD.

UFC Fight to Benefit Injured Police Officers’ Fund and Police Unity Tour

On December 11, 2010, Impact Syndicate will host a UFC 124 party and autograph signing (with UFC Fighter “Rampage”) to benefit the IPOF and Police Unity Tour. The event will be held at Cadillac Ranch in Town Square, 6593 Las Vegas Blvd.

 

At 2:00 p.m., prior to the fights, Rampage will be at there to sign autographs and take pictures. Rampage is one of the most charismatic characters in the sport. He is coming fresh off a win in his last fight, so don’t miss the opportunity to come meet him up close and personal.

 

GSP vs. Koscheck will be the main attraction. The last non-title fight drew over 1000 so come early. Ski will be hosting the event brought to you by Throwdown, the largest MMA Company in the world.

 

This Party benefits both the IPOF and Police Unity Tour.

• Injured Police Officer's Fund - The IPOF assists with expenses not covered by Industrial Insurance for serious line of duty injuries or a line of duty death. These expenses may include, but are not limited to, reimbursement for equipment damaged, childcare expenses not normally incurred and other expenses on a case by case basis.
• Police Unity Tour - The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. The secondary purpose is to raise funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial and Museum.

IPOF to hold celebrity poker tournament

The Injured Police Officers’ Fund (IPOF) is hosting a celebrity poker tournament on Saturday, November 13th, at the Palms Casino Resort.

Proceeds will benefit the IPOF, a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping the families of police officers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.

For more information contact Minddie Lloyd at 380-2840 or go to http://www.helplasvegascops.com/

IPOF Celebrity Poker Tournament

The Injured Police Officers’ Fund (IPOF) is hosting a celebrity poker tournament on Saturday, November 13th, at the Palms Casino Resort.
Proceeds will benefit the IPOF, a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping the families of police officers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.

For more information contact Minddie Lloyd at 380-2840 or go to http://www.helplasvegascops.com/

Metro To Provide a Safe Halloween Experience

Metro wants young children to have a safe and fun Halloween.

This year Metro is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event for the community on Sunday, October 31. The location will be Northeast Area Command, 3750 Cecile.

From 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. officers will have numerous squad cars and specialized vehicles lined up at the event. The cars will be decorated for Halloween, and there will be lots of music and good cheer. Children will be able to go car-to-car to collect candy and interact with police officers.

This is a great opportunity for people to come to an area command and meet the officers that police their community. It’s FREE!

Trunk-or-Treat
Sunday, October 31, 2010
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. only
Northeast Area Command, 3750 Cecile

Candy and decorations for this event were paid for by community partners and were not purchased with tax dollars.

Safe Summer Nights

Community residents are invited to participate in three Safe Summer Nights celebrations that will celebrate the season and give residents the opportunity to get to know each other while enjoying free entertainment and food. Join Las Vegas Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow, neighbors, face painters and a DJ for music, children’s games, refreshments and fun. Free hot dogs, chips and chilled water will be served (while supplies last).

Area residents also are invited to learn about summer youth activities, health services, community safety, money management programs, adult education opportunities, living assistance and much more at these summer events. Safe Summer Nights will be held at:

Thursday, July 22, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Matt Kelly Elementary School.
This year’s Safe Summer Nights celebrations will be hosted by the Nevada Youth Alliance and Sunrise Children’s Foundation and done in partnership with the city of Las Vegas and the Clark County School District.

West Las Vegas Residents Invited To Safe Summer Nights Celebrations

Community residents are invited to participate in three Safe Summer Nights celebrations that will celebrate the season and give residents the opportunity to get to know each other while enjoying free entertainment and food. Join Las Vegas Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow, neighbors, face painters and a DJ for music, children’s games, refreshments and fun. Free hot dogs, chips and chilled water will be served (while supplies last).

Area residents also are invited to learn about summer youth activities, health services, community safety, money management programs, adult education opportunities, living assistance and much more at these summer events. Safe Summer Nights events will be held at the following locations:

• Thursday, June 24, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Matt Kelly Elementary School, located at 1900 N. J St.
• Thursday, July 22, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Matt Kelly Elementary School.

This year’s Safe Summer Nights celebrations will be hosted by the Nevada Youth Alliance and Sunrise Children’s Foundation and done in partnership with the city of Las Vegas and the Clark County School District. For more information, contact Lisa Campbell at (702) 229-5406.

MetroPCS and Nevada Child Seekers Offer Free Fingerprinting Services for Las Vegas Children

Approximately 8,000 children are reported missing each year in Nevada, according to the Nevada Missing Children’s Clearinghouse, Nevada Office of the Attorney General. To help prevent this statistic from growing, MetroPCS and Nevada Child Seekers will provide free identification services for Las Vegas families in select MetroPCS stores.

On Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22, children will receive digital fingerprints and photo IDs from trained, police-screened volunteers with Nevada Child Seekers, a non-profit organization dedicated to locating missing children. Parents will be supplied with child identification forms and safety information to raise awareness about and help prevent the abduction and exploitation of children.
Friday, May 21, 2010
4:00pm-6:00pm
MetroPCS Lamb Store
1300 S. Lamb Blvd., Ste. A-2
(S. Lamb Blvd & E. Charleston Blvd.)
(702) 632-5880
Saturday, May 22, 2010
12:00pm – 2:00pm
MetroPCS W. Charleston Store
6431 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste A
(W. Charleston Blvd & E. Torrey Pines)
(702) 632-5880

Spring Safety Fair

Metro has joined forces with the South Point Hotel to promote safer communities.
South Central Area Command will host a Spring Safety Fair at the South Point Hotel and Casino, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd., on May 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The fair is an effort to give the public helpful safety information. Vin-etching, child ID, and shred-it are just a few of the services that will be made available to attendees. Information about pool safety, auto theft, and other crime prevention will also be available.

Information will be provided by representatives from the LVMPD Community Oriented Policing Team, Clark County Fire Department, Shriners, and more. McGruff and Smokey the Bear will be available for child photos.

The event will be in the NE parking lot at the South Point Hotel, 9777 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

The event is free and open to the public.

Metro to Host 5K for Peacekeepers’ Kids

The men and women of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have joined forces with the Police Athletic League (PAL) to create the inaugural 5K run for peacekeepers’ kids.

The event is a fund-raiser, with 100% of the proceeds going to the children of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The event will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. The race will start and finish at the Police Memorial Park located at 3250 Metro Academy Way, with a barbeque to follow.

The cost of registration is $40.00 which includes a commemorative T-shirt. The same T-shirts will be sold on race day for $20.00.

Registration forms and information can be found at www.active.com, and the PAL website, http://www.snpal.com/.

Southern Nevada has had an unprecedented number of line-of-duty deaths in the past 12 months. The Department hopes for a good turnout in support of the children of those who gave all.

Metro and Clark County to Provide Resources for Safe Summer Fun

The school year is almost over and Metro is encouraging parents to start planning summer activities for their children.

On Thursday, May 6, 2010, Metro’s Enterprise Area Command, numerous County agencies, and County Commissioner Susan Brager will present Summer Fun and Safety Night. The event will take place at Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

This event is intended to provide parents with information on a variety of summer activities for their children. There will be numerous hands-on demonstrations, as well as information about local summer camps, programs, and activities.

Organizations providing information at the event are: Clark County Parks and Recreation, Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas, Opportunity Village, Nevada PEP, S.A.F.E. House, Fencing Academy of Nevada, Las Vegas Robotics Camp, Mad Science of Las Vegas, Invent Now Kids, and Kempo Self Defense Institute. There will also be presentations on crime prevention, personal safety and water safety.

WingStop Restaurants will provide food at the event (while supplies last).

Please come out to meet those who help keep our community safe.

For more information contact Crime Prevention Specialist Carol Ferranti at 828-5804; EACPREVENTION@lvmpd.com