General Info

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department works to protect people and their property. The department manages a crimes against youth and family bureau that investigates cases related to sexual abuse and assaults. It operates the Citizen's Police Academy, which is a 12-week program that features classes in domestic violence and firearms training. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department also investigates homicides, officer involved shootings, and fire and suspicious deaths. The department enforces compliance with liquor and gaming licenses. In addition, it manages criminal intelligence, special investigations, and technical and surveillance sections. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department arrests and prosecutes prostitutes and their clients.