News Summary
The Las Vegas Police Protective Association has launched a campaign against Capt. Landon Reyes, branding him a ‘morale killer’. A billboard in south central Las Vegas displays messages urging the public not to support Reyes, highlighting internal concerns over his leadership style. Although numerous complaints have been reported, no formal grievances have been filed. The union’s actions reflect ongoing tensions within the police department and an effort to advocate for change in Reyes’ management.
Las Vegas – The Las Vegas Police Protective Association, the union representing officers of the Metropolitan Police Department, has launched a bold campaign criticizing Capt. Landon Reyes. A traveling billboard featuring video screens displayed messages branding Reyes as a “morale killer” and urging the public not to support him. This initiative aims to raise awareness of internal issues within the police department related to Reyes’ leadership style, which has reportedly concerned many officers and supervisors.
The billboard, mounted on a box truck, was specifically ordered to circulate around the south central area command substation located at Las Vegas Boulevard and Russell Road. Prominent messages displayed on the screens included “Do not support LVMPD’s CAPTAIN REYES,” along with a visual depiction of Reyes’ face. The campaign was not only an unprecedented move for the union but also a visual representation of the growing discontent among police officers regarding their current leadership.
Capt. Reyes, who was promoted in March to oversee the south central area command, has faced scrutiny from the union following claims of negative treatment towards officers and supervisors. The president of the police union noted that “numerous complaints” have been received about Reyes’ management approach, suggesting that concerns about officer morale and workplace culture are significant enough to warrant public exposure.
Attempts to obtain a statement from Capt. Reyes regarding the billboard campaign were unsuccessful, as he could not be reached for comment. Additionally, the Metropolitan Police Department’s public information office did not respond to inquiries about the internal complaints that have been lodged against Reyes over the past two years.
Despite the intensity of the union’s criticism, it is important to note that no formal grievances have been filed against Captain Reyes. The complaints pertaining to his leadership are viewed by the union as part of broader concerns regarding discipline and contract violations within the department, rather than specific incidents that would warrant official grievance procedures.
The union has hinted at the possibility of running the billboard messages again, underscoring an ongoing commitment to advocate for a change in Reyes’ management style. This reflects a long-standing trend in which the union has previously used advertising and billboards as tools for advocacy on departmental issues. Notably, the union purchased 13 billboards along major highways a few years ago to draw attention to other challenges facing the department.
In another instance of public criticism, the union attacked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell through billboards in 2024 regarding rules requiring police officers at Allegiant Stadium to supply biometric data. The union expressed significant concerns about officer safety, citing fears that such data could be misused by “anti-cop” advocates.
Troyce Krumme, chairman of the Las Vegas Metro Police Managers and Supervisors Association, acknowledged that Reyes is not a member of his association and therefore declined to comment on the billboard campaign initiated by the police union.
The billboard campaign serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing tension between the Las Vegas Police Protective Association and the leadership within the Metropolitan Police Department. With public and internal scrutiny surrounding Reyes, the union’s actions highlight a critical moment for the department as it navigates challenges concerning morale, leadership effectiveness, and officer relations.
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