Injured Police Officers Fund

Today and every day, we remember LVMPD Police Officer Jason Timothy Swanger. End of watch: June 24, 2021.

Officer Swanger served the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for seven years. He was assigned to patrol at Enterprise Area Command and was a Field Training Officer. He had previously worked in South Central Area Command and served in the U.S. Navy for 11 years as a culinary specialist and Army National Guard.

On June 24, 2021, Officer Swanger passed away from complications of COVID-19, which he contracted in the line of duty.

Officer Swanger was 41 years old. We remember him today as a devoted father and husband who went the extra mile for people in need, and for his dedication to policing with the goal of bettering the lives of community members.

We stand in solemn remembrance today as we honor Deputy Sheriff John J. Monahan with the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Nevada. End of watch: June 20, 1906.

On June 20, 1906, Deputy Sheriff Monahan responded to a call involving an uprising of a large group of railroad workers in Caliente, Nevada. He was ambushed following his arrival on scene and fatally wounded.

No passage of time will erase Deputy Sheriff Monahan’s courage and heroism. His legacy lives on through his service and dedication to the people of Caliente and Lincoln County.

With deep respect and enduring gratitude, we honor the memory of LVMPD Detective Justin Michael Terry. End of watch: June 10, 2022.

Detective Terry joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 2001 after earning a degree in Criminal Justice. He served in the Patrol Division and S*x Offender Apprehension Program and was a sworn Task Force Officer with the U.S. Marshals Service. In his last year on the job, he continued his work protecting children in the Homicide S*x Crimes Bureau, S*xual Assault and Abuse Section.

On June 10, 2022, Detective Terry was killed when a steel height-restriction beam – installed to prevent over-height vehicles from entering a construction zone – was struck and fell onto his department vehicle as he drove beneath it on the U.S. 95, near Route 215.

Over the course of his 21-year career with LVMPD, Detective Terry honored fallen officers by participating in the annual Cops on Top memorial hike. He also started the enduro program at Southeast Area Command, making it possible for officers to ride dual-sport motorcycles into hard-to-reach locations to serve unhoused individuals. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Detective Terry was 45 years old. Today, we honor him for his leadership, courage and dedication to service. His legacy lives on in the programs he founded that changed our community for the better and the justice his work helped find for victims of violence.

Today we remember and honor the life of LVMPD Police Officer Alyn Ronnie Beck. End of Watch: June 8, 2014.

Officer Beck joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 2001 and dedicated his career to serving the community and training fellow officers. He served in the Patrol Division, became a Field Training Officer, and later an Academy Training Instructor, where he was respected for his passion and commitment to helping prepare others for the profession. In 2014, he returned to the Patrol Division at Northeast Area Command while advancing through the promotional process to become a sergeant.

On June 8, 2014, Officer Beck and his partner, Officer Igor Soldo, were ambushed and fatally wounded by two armed suspects while serving the Las Vegas community.

Officer Beck was 41 years old. We reflect on the lasting impact he made through his service, leadership and dedication to others. His influence continues to be felt by those he mentored, those he served alongside and the community he helped protect.

We remember and honor the life of LVMPD Police Officer Igor Soldo. End of Watch: June 8, 2014.

Officer Soldo joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 2006 and served in both the Patrol Division and the Problem-Solving Unit. A native of Bosnia, he came to the United States with his family in search of a better life and went on to dedicate himself to serving and protecting others. He also served as a Fi****ms Instructor, helping prepare future officers for their careers.

On June 8, 2014, Officer Soldo and his partner, Officer Alyn Beck, were ambushed by two armed suspects while serving the Las Vegas community. Both officers made the ultimate sacrifice.

Officer Soldo was 31 years old. Today, we remember the commitment he made to protecting others and serving his community. His legacy continues to live on in the Las Vegas community he so proudly served and among all those whose lives were touched by his dedication.

Today we pay tribute to LVMPD Police Officer Ernest James May. End of watch: June 8, 1933.

Officer May was the first Las Vegas police officer to give his life in the line of duty. He responded to a call involving a drunken man firing shots at the Clark Auto Court on South 5th Street. As the first officer to arrive on scene, Officer May pulled into the auto court and was fatally shot as he exited his patrol vehicle.

Officer May was 38 years old. Though more than nine decades have passed, we continue to honor his sacrifice and remember the legacy he left behind. His service to the Las Vegas community will never be forgotten.

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

May their courage, sacrifice and legacy never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

Last night, we gathered for the Southern Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. Together, we honored the lives and legacies of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our community.

We continue to keep the family of NLVPD Officer Jason Roscow in our hearts and thoughts. We are especially moved by the strength and bravery shown by Officer Roscow’s son, Andrew, and his mother, a powerful reminder of why we must never forget the families who carry these legacies forward.

As we reflect on the evening, we remain forever grateful for the lives these heroes lived, the service they gave and the lasting impact they left on our community.

With appreciation to Christa Swanger, President of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)Southern Nevada Chapter and widow of fallen LVMPD Officer Jason Swanger, as well as LVMPD, for capturing these additional meaningful moments.