LVMPD....Lateral Transfer?

[111987]

I was wondering if the LVMPD offers lateral transfers for out of state officers? If so, how many years do you have to work out of state to qualify?

[VegasMetro]

Sorry, no lateral transfers here at LVMPD

[BigTrooper]

Didn't you used to accept laterals? A bunch of my academy mates took advantage a few years back, if I am not mistaken. I even thought about it myself.

[VegasMetro]

LVMPD did accept laterals at one time, this was about 5 years ago. The academy even modified the academy training to accommodate the laterals. It stopped after the high attrition rate. Basically, a majority of laterals did not want to commit to the standards the academy has, especially after being a LEO from another agency, so it stopped. I think only 2-3 classes graduated. Each class was relatively small, no more than 10 recruits. LVMPD was not getting a return on their investment in the program.

[BigTrooper]

Makes good sense. Kinda stupid to reinforce failure.

[crazynova]

LVMPD did accept laterals at one time, this was about 5 years ago. The academy even modified the academy training to accommodate the laterals. It stopped after the high attrition rate. Basically, a majority of laterals did not want to commit to the standards the academy has, especially after being a LEO from another agency, so it stopped. I think only 2-3 classes graduated. Each class was relatively small, no more than 10 recruits. LVMPD was not getting a return on their investment in the program.

Off topic, but I saw a Black F150 driving on the 95 with a sticker of your avatar the other day. I thought it was kind of interesting.

Edit: After a quick bit of research, I guess he was also in the first armored division at some point.