Las Vegas Police Protective Association

On May 29, 2026, Deputy Sheriff Logan Utt of the Carroll County (Virginia) Sheriff’s Office was killed in the line of duty.

Deputy Sheriff Utt and his partner were conducting a welfare check when the scumbag engaged the deputies in a gunfight, shooting and mortally wounding Deputy Utt.

Logan was 31 years old and had been a cop for nearly 3 years. He also served our nation in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife and children.

Godspeed Brother

Congratulations to LVMPD Corrections Academy Class 01-2026 who recently graduated the academy!!!

We wish these 11 new CO’s a long and safe career.

Photo Credit: LVMPD

*Retirement Alert*

Congratulations to LVMPD Corrections Officer Doug Nelson who recently retired after serving our community and Las Vegas Metro for over 28 years. LVPPA Vice President Scott Nicholas and Executive Director Myron Hamm had the privilege of presenting Doug this plaque on behalf of a grateful association.

Congrats brother on a great career and a well earned retirement.

CHECK THIS OUT!!!!!!!!!

The 2026 LVPPA / LEAF Charity Gold Tournament is right around the corner. There are still open spots for the afternoon flight.
Don’t miss this opportunity to play the famous TPC Las Vegas for only $100.00

This golf event is open to the public

click on the link to sign up.

June 2, 2026
TPC Las Vegas

See you there!!!!!

On April 30, 2026, Deputy Sheriff Richard Coyle of the Crittenden County (KY) Sheriff’s Office was killed in the line of duty.

Deputy Sheriff Coyle was shot and mortally wounded while he and his partners were serving emergency guardianship paperwork.

Richard was 58 years old and had been a cop for 30 years, 28 of which at the Chicago PD. He is survived by his wife, sister, and three nieces.

Godspeed Brother

Congratulations to Savannah Hartfield who recently graduated high school.

We lost Savannah’s dad, Charlie Hartfield on 1 October, 2017. No doubt your dad is proud of you kid.

Some gave a few years, some gave a lifetime, and some gave everything. Today we honor them all.

Congratulations to Jacob Closi who graduated high school this weekend!!!!

We lost his dad, Police Officer Phil Closi in August of 2021. No question he was with you on your big day. Congrats little brother. We are proud of you Jake.

*Retirement Alert*

Congratulations to LVMPD Corrections Officer Corey Hammerbeck who recently retired after serving our community and Las Vegas Metro for 25 years.

In addition to serving our community, Corey also served the members of our association as a Board of Directors.

The entire Executive Board of the LVPPA had the privilege of presenting Corey this plaque and watch on behalf of a grateful association.

Congrats Sis on a great career and a well earned retirement.

In Memoriam

Today we remember Deputy Sheriff Jack London of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office who was killed in the line of duty on May 17, 1943.

Deputy Sheriff London was struck by a vehicle and killed on Boulder Hwy near Whitney in what is now the SEAC. In 1943 it was an extremely rural area.

Jack was 46 years old.

Godspeed Brother.