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¡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
Deadly Force: Las Vegas Metro Looks at Revamping Some Policies
The LV Metropolitan Police Department is in the middle of a study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Justice, looking into how and when its officers take the lives of suspects. READ
IRS and Vegas Police Team Up to "Follow the Money"
About a year ago, the IRS began partnering with local, state and federal law enforcement to take down some of the valley's most prolific tax evaders. READ
Vegas Police Memorial Rock Moves to New Home
A rock dedicated to southern Nevada law enforcement officers who have died on duty moves to its new permanent location. 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
Upcoming Events
Customs Classics All Riding For Scholarships
The 3rd annual C.C.A.R.S car show will be held June 2nd at 416 7th street in fabulous Downtown Las Vegas directly under the 95 Freeway and Las Vegas Blvd. Learn More
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.
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