Fifty Years of Fighting Crime: The Story of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Fifty Years of Fighting Crime: The Story of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Date: July 12, 2023
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free for Museum Members or with Museum Admission
Watch

Mob hits, dangerous fugitives, casino robberies, one of the most horrific acts of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. Over the past 50 years — since the merger of the Las Vegas Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Department — the officers of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department have dealt with the darkest moments in the community’s history. A panel of current and retired Metro officers will share insights and stories reflecting the triumphs and challenges the state’s largest law enforcement agency has faced over its 50-year history.

Featured Speakers