U.S. Attorney Recognizes Law Enforcement For Their Contributions To The Mission Of The U.S. Attorney's Office And Department Of Justice

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The U.S. Attorney’s Office recognized 45 members of federal and local law enforcement from eight law enforcement agencies at its annual Law Enforcement Awards ceremony held at U.S. District Court in Las Vegas. The ceremony honored law enforcement professionals who have gone above and beyond their duties in support of the U.S. Attorney’s Office mission to safeguard Nevada’s communities.

“The recipients of this year’s awards have demonstrated a commitment to excellence, to enforcing the laws, and to protecting the communities they serve day in and day out,” said U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada. “Recognizing their contributions is a small way to honor them. I commend the brave men and women who wear a badge and make Nevada’s communities safer.”

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Color Guard opened the ceremony. U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich provided welcoming remarks.

The award recipients were honored for their contributions and collaboration towards protecting national security, fighting public corruption, addressing the opioid abuse epidemic, combatting human trafficking, preventing financial fraud crimes, and reducing violent crime on tribal lands. The recipients recognized for their professionalism and dedicated public service came from the following law enforcement agencies:

• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG)
• Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI)
• Henderson Police Department
• Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
• Washoe County Sheriff’s Office

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