(Photo Courtesy of The Mob Museum)
THE MOB MUSEUM TO HOST “OFFICERS IN CRISIS: PTSD, STIGMAS AND
SOLUTIONS,” THURSDAY, MAY 11
Complimentary Event Explores Challenges Law Enforcement Officers Face
WHAT:
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, invites guests to “Officers in Crisis: PTSD, Stigmas and Solutions” on Thursday, May 11.
Law enforcement officers are front-row witnesses to life’s darkest moments, from the tragic death of a child to the mass shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Festival on Oct. 1, 2017. For many officers, these experiences can have devastating effects on their mental health, leading to PTSD, substance abuse, divorce and even suicide. This panel discussion will explore the challenges officers face and how law enforcement agencies help them prepare for and recover from the traumatic effects of their work.
In addition to this panel event, the Museum is also pleased to offer free admission to all law enforcement professionals during National Police Week from Sunday, May 14 through Saturday, May 20.
WHO:
Speakers:
- Bill Gibbs, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s police employee assistance program (PEAP) manager.
- Dr. Trudy Gilbert-Eliot, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s police employee assistance program (PEAP) counselor.
- Sgt. Travis Smaka, Nevada State Police.
- Harry Fagel, retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer.
Moderator:
- Shakala Alvaranga, The Mob Museum’s director of public programs.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 11
7 to 8:15 P.M.
WHERE:
The Mob Museum
300 Stewart Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
COST:
Complimentary to attend. To RSVP to attend in person or for the livestream link, click here.
For more information about the Museum, please call (702) 229-2734 or visit themobmuseum.org.
ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Numerous interactive exhibits include a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator and Organized Crime Today exhibit. The Museum is also home to The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery. The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums;” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History” and “Best Museum” by its 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards; one of National Geographic’s “Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas;” USA Today’s “Best Museum in Nevada,” 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for “Best Las Vegas Attraction” in 2021, “Top Five Best History Museums in the United States” in 2021 and one of its “12 Can’t Miss U.S. Museum Exhibits;” named “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times and one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by FOX News. The Museum is a two-time winner of the Mayor’s Urban Design Award for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open daily; visit the website for admission rates and operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734, visit themobmuseum.org, or download the Museum’s free mobile app.
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