PSA 9/25/2025 4:00 p.m.: Four New Officers Sworn In with the Las Vegas Police Department

The Las Vegas Police Department is proud to announce that four new officers were officially sworn in during a ceremony held on Monday, September 22, 2025. Xavier Sandoval, Steven Sandoval, Nicholas Apodaca, and Heath Smiley took their oath as commissioned non-certified officers, administered by Police Chief Caleb Marquez.

Also present at the ceremony were Mayor Romero and City Manager Robert A. Anaya, who additionally signed the officers’ certifications. The new officers were joined by their families, who stood proudly in support as they took this important step in their law enforcement careers.

All four officers will attend the Police Academy in January 2026 to complete their certification. The City of Las Vegas extends its sincere appreciation to these individuals for their dedication to public service and welcomes them to the team.

Mayor David Romero, City Councilor/Mayor Pro-Tem Marvin Martinez, City Councilor Barbara Perea-Casey, City Councilor Michael Montoya, and City Councilor David Ulibarri have made public safety a top priority in the community. They have worked to increase salaries to support recruitment and retention efforts within the police department. Their continued leadership reflects a commitment to making the community a safer and better place for all residents.

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