In a poignant nod to bravery and service, several members of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) were recently hailed as heroes during a ceremony held in their honor. The James D. Hoff Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony, which took place in Reno, Nevada, spotlighted the commendable acts of valor performed by these officers in situations that could easily have turned far more tragic than they did.
Officer Ruben Saenz received recognition for what was described as “extraordinary bravery” during a violent episode at a Salvation Army building on August 26, 2023. A social media post from LVMPD detailed how Saenz faced and stopped an armed assailant, managing to save multiple lives in the process. It’s these kinds of quick-witted actions that distinguish an everyday police officer from a true protector of the peace.
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