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Question 1

The values of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are:
The acronym “I CARE” is the guiding principle for each and every employee.

Answer 1

• Integrity
• Courage
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

Question 2

DEPARTMENT VISION

Answer 2

The vision of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is to be the safest community
in America.

Question 3

DEPARTMENT MISSION

Answer 3

The mission of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is to provide exceptional
police services in partnership with the community.

Question 4

DEPARTMENT GOALS
The goals of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department are:
The acronym “SAFE” is the guiding principal for the department’s goals.

Answer 4

1. Strategic prevention and reduction of crime.
2. Appreciate our employees and those we serve.
3. Foster leadership, accountability, and reform
4. Excel in communication, innovation, and technology.

Question 5

CONDUCT ON DEPARTMENT PREMISES

Answer 5

Members will congregate only in those rooms set aside as meeting places. Loud and
boisterous conversation in public view or hearing will be avoided. A professional manner will
be maintained at all times while on duty. Members in charge of department premises, or
any part thereof, shall prevent loafing or loitering by persons not on police business.
Members will not permit persons to remain in a department facility or vehicle unless they
are there on official business.
Members shall maintain quarters, lockers and desks used by them in a neat, clean and orderly
condition

Question 6

READING NEWSPAPERS ON DUTY

Answer 6

While on duty, members shall not read newspapers, periodicals, or similar matter, in public
view, except in line of duty.

Question 7

USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON DUTY

Answer 7

Members will not smoke tobacco products, use smokeless tobacco, or use electronic
cigarettes on duty while engaged in direct contact with, in direct view of, or while serving the
public. Smoking tobacco products, using smokeless tobacco, or using electronic cigarettes
is prohibited in all department facilities and vehicles.

Question 8

GAMBLING ON DUTY

Answer 8

Department members on duty (including any paid break or lunch period) are forbidden from
gambling (i.e., slots, video poker, live games, sporting events, etc.), except in the line of
duty. This rule applies to all members of the department, commissioned and civilian.
Department members in uniform (on or off duty) shall not gamble.

Question 9

SHOPPING ON DUTY

Answer 9

Members shall not shop, barter, or trade while on duty, nor devote any of their on duty time to
any activity other than that which relates directly to their work.

Question 10

LOITERING

Answer 10

Members, while on duty, shall not loiter in cafes, drive-ins, service stations, or other public
places.

Question 11

SLEEPING ON DUTY

Answer 11

Sleeping while on duty is prohibited. A member who is struggling to remain awake while on-duty
must advise his direct supervisor, who will determine the proper course of action. A supervisor
who finds a department member sleeping on-duty will address the situation with the member and
determine the proper course of action given the circumstances.