32nd Annual LVMPD K-9 Trials at South Point Arena
March 24, 2024, 9 am – 3 pm
FREE General Admission
Police K-9s from across the country will compete as the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Foundation hosts its 32nd Annual LVMPD K-9 Trials on March 24, 2024, at South Point Arena, 9777 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89183. Doors open at 8:00 am with the opening ceremony at 9:00 am.
K-9 teams from law enforcement, military, and hotel and casino properties will compete in a variety of events including Agility and Handler Protection. The K-9 teams will be judged based on performance, including handler tactics with the top three finishers receiving Tough Dog, Top Dog, and Top Agency awards.
FREE General Admission tickets to the LVMPD K-9 Trials are available to the public. Register online at https://lvmpdfoundation.org/k9trials/
In addition to the skilled K-9 competitions, LVMPD SWAT will kick off the action with a dramatic opening ceremony demonstration. LVMPD Captain Jeff Clark, Southeast Area Command, and Beth Fisher, LVMPD Community Relations, will emcee the K-9 Trials.
The LVMPD K-9 Section is one of the oldest, continuously operating K-9 units in the United States, comprised of 16 officers, three sergeants, one lieutenant, 18 patrol dogs, five narcotic detector dogs, and five explosive detector dogs. Three of the 18 patrol dogs are certified as human remains detectors.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation will offer LVMPD K-9 branded merchandise for sale. Merchandise proceeds to benefit retired K-9’s healthcare, Metro area commands, equipment & technology, and positive community engagement activities that help make Las Vegas safer for all.
“The LVMPD K-9 Trials serve as a unique platform for the public to witness and appreciate the incredible skills of law enforcement teams and their K-9 partners,” said Karen Marben, Executive Director of the LVMPD Foundation. “ This first-hand experience helps break down barriers and contributes to a better understanding of the complexities of policing in our community.”
Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities: Enhance your brand’s visibility by sponsoring the LVMPD K-9 Trials. Highlight your business through event sponsorship or advertising in the Foundation’s printed program book. For more information on sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please call Lisa Tomlin-Kurr, LVMPD Foundation, at 702-444-0563.
ABOUT THE LVMPD FOUNDATION:
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Foundation is a 501(c) nonprofit organization that raises funds to support and supplement Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department programs and initiatives. Established in 1999, the LVMPD Foundation is dedicated to supporting LVMPD area commands, special units, equipment, training, and hundreds of community engagement programs and initiatives that build relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Officers are here to Protect and Serve our community, and together with law enforcement, we can help make our neighborhoods safer for all. Please join us in our important work by contributing at www.lvmpdfoundation.org.
