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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Henderson appoints LVMPD deputy chief as new police chief
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Henderson's city manager announced the appointment of Reggie Rader, a deputy chief with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, as its new chief of police at a news conference Wednesday. The city manager, Stephanie Garcia-Vause, fired Rader's predecessor, Hollie Chadwick, in March. In an exclusive interview with the 8 News Now Investigators, Chadwick – who is now running against the incumbent Michelle Romero in the 2026 mayoral election – insists that Romero pushed her out of the city's top law enforcement position after less than two years. Ex-Henderson police chief blames mayor for abrupt dismissal, announces bid to run against her Rader was appointed as police chief after a relatively brief search. In April, Garcia-Vause announced she would complete the search for a new chief by summertime. 'We conducted an extensive and deliberate search to find the right leader to guide our police department into its next chapter,' Garcia-Vause said. 'Reggie brings a notable combination of professional excellence, deep community roots, and a long-term vision for Henderson's public safety. We're confident in his ability to bring our policing services to the next level.' Rader has nearly 30 years of experience in public safety and community policing across Southern Nevada. He started as a volunteer explorer with LVMPD and then rose through the ranks to his current role as LVMPD deputy chief of the Homeland Security Division. As deputy chief of the Homeland Security Division, he leads more than 400 sworn and civilian personnel and oversees critical areas, including the Office of Community Engagement, the Homeless Outreach Team, the Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center, crime analytics, event planning, and more. Throughout his time with LVMPD, Rader also served as deputy chief of the East Patrol Services Division, captain of the Organizational Development Bureau, captain of the Southeast Area Command and detective, sergeant, and lieutenant of the gang unit and other specialized units. In 2016 Rader was awarded the highest law enforcement honor, The Medal of Valor. Rader was a long-time member of the LVMPD Honor Guard, recognized with several Exemplary Service Awards and was instrumental in establishing the Incident Command System following the 1 October mass shooting. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University and is a graduate of both the FBI National Academy and the Senior Management Institute for Police. Rader is a proud Green Valley High School graduate and a longtime Henderson resident. 'I'm honored to serve the City where I grew up,' Rader said. 'This department is filled with dedicated professionals who care deeply about their work and the community. My goal is to support them fully, lead with transparency, and ensure we set next-level standards in policing. I look forward to collaborating with our officers, union leadership, City leadership, and the community.' Rader is expected to begin Monday, July 7 and an Oath of Office ceremony is set to take place during a special Henderson City Council meeting on July 15. Henderson begins hiring process for new police chief; decision expected by summer Chadwick's immediate replacement, acting Chief Itzhak Henn, announced his retirement four weeks ago. The city, in a written statement, told the 8 News Now Investigators that it anticipated Henn's retirement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Brian Payne named Emergency Manager of the Year
A member of the Scott County Emergency Management Commission has been recognized for his work by being named as the Emergency Manager of the Year. Brian Payne, Scott County Emergency Management Director, has been honored by the Iowa Emergency Management Association with the award. Payne was nominated for this award by several of his peers, saying 'Brian Payne is working to make our state and our industry better as a whole…he is always offering to help others, offering guidance and mentorship.' '[Payne] serves his community, while also serving the state by being an information resource center [for] the largest county in Southeast Iowa… Brian's impact as a leader, teacher and mentor to the field of Emergency Management in the State of Iowa will have a long-lasting impact to the next generation of coordinators.' Scott County Emergency Management has made major improvements in the continued development and evolution of emergency management services in the area under Payne's direction. His planning and innovation have led to establishing and strengthening cross-sector relationships, developing an Incident Command System training regime for local first responders and creating graphic information systems (GIS) based tools to provide situational awareness. 'I am honored to be recognized for such a distinguished award, and it has been a privilege to serve the residents of Scott County,' Payne said. 'This wouldn't have been possible without the support and direction of the Scott County Emergency Management Commission and the staff at Scott County Emergency Management Agency.' Payne started with Scott County Emergency Management in 2017 as a planning specialist. He was named Deputy Director of the Agency in 2019 and appointed Emergency Management Director in 2023. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Brazos County names permanent Emergency Coordinator
Brazos County, Tx (FOX 44) – After serving in an interim capacity for the past four months, Jason Ware has been officially promoted to Emergency Management Coordinator for Brazos County. He had previously been the county's deputy to that position for eight years. Ware has brought extensive experience to the post, having worked activations of the Community Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) including Hurricane Harvey, Winter Storm Uri, and the COVID response. He also has experience with flooding events, tornadoes, gas leaks, fires, and hurricanes. Prior to Emergency Management, Ware served in Law Enforcement and Fire/Rescue. He holds a Master Peace Officer Certification as well as Master Firefighter Certification. In total, Ware has served the citizens of Brazos County for about 25 years. 'Jason has proven himself as a trusted leader in emergency management and response over his many years in Brazos County,' said County Judge Duane Peters. 'He has forged strong working relationships with first responders and emergency managers in this area and across the state, and I'm confident those relationships will work to keep all of Brazos County prepared for the future.' Ware has completed several courses in Emergency Management including the Basic and Advanced Professional Development Series through FEMA, as well as training classes in Disaster Finance/Accounting, Debris Management, Advanced Public Information Officer, and Incident Command System. He now provides some of that training to others as an instructor. Ware is also a member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee and serves as vice chairperson for the Local Emergency Planning Committee. In addition, Ware is a Reserve Sergeant with the Brazos County Sheriff's Office and recently returned from providing security for presidential inaugural activities in Washington, D.C. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
