SR1 - Gary Sumption

Help us in recognizing Gary Sumption, SR1, for an incredible career at LVMPDSAR. Gary was a member of the Jeep Posse in '79, was the first Metro SAR Volunteer in '87, and became an Officer in '92. His knowledge, leadership, and character will be sorely missed. We wish you all of the best in your retirement! If you'd...

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Rescue 3 Swiftwater Classes

LVMPDSAR will be conducting two Swiftwater Unit 1 Classes this year.  This class is open to the public and will be utilizing the Rescue 3 curriculum.  Participants who complete the course will receive a Rescue 3 certificate of completion and NFPA credit (for firemen). Classes will be held in Laughlin, NV and...

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Body Identified as Ron Kirk

Yesterday, the Clark County Coroner's office identified the body recovered by LVMPDSAR on Saturday to be that of Ron Kirk. Not only was our Unit involved in this search, but so were hundreds of local residents.  Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Ron. Further information on this story can...

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Turtle Head Body Recovery

On the morning of Saturday, March 10th, Officers responded to reports of a body found below Turtle Head Peak at Red Rock Canyon. A hiker discovered the body while hiking in the area. Officers were flown into the area where they located the body, supported crime scene investigations, and packaged the body.  The body was then short hauled to the Charleston Overlook and handed off to the Coroner's Office. Although not confirmed, the body is...

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