What does Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department do?

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is a combined city and county law enforcement agency established in 1973. It is the largest law enforcement agency in Nevada, with around 5,600 employees, including approximately 3,300 commissioned officers. The department is led by an elected Sheriff and operates within a jurisdiction of about 7,600 square miles, primarily serving the Las Vegas Valley area. LVMPD offers a wide range of law enforcement services, including patrol and crime prevention, criminalistics, community policing programs, and detention services through the Clark County Detention Center. The department emphasizes personnel development, hiring around 450 new police officers each year and providing extensive training programs. LVMPD is committed to building trust with the community and aims to be the safest community in America through its mission of prevention, partnership, and professional service.