Cortez Masto, Rosen Celebrate $1 Million in Federal Funding for Las Vegas Metro Police Department’s Air Unit

North Las Vegas, Nev. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) visited the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's (LVMPD) Air Support Unit to celebrate the $1 million in federal funding they secured for the unit in the FY2026 government funding law. LVMPD is the only agency in Southern Nevada with a full-scale manned helicopter unit, which assists with routine patrols, search & rescue operations, and security for big events.

"The men and women of LVMPD put their lives on the line to protect our families - it's my job to deliver for them at the federal level,"said Senator Cortez Masto. "That's why I'm proud to have secured $1 million to help Metro secure our skies, protect large-scale events, and continue search-and-rescue operations. I'll never stop fighting to provide Nevada's law enforcement officers with the tools, resources, and funding they need to keep our communities safe."

"The Las Vegas Metro Police Department works overtime to keep Clark County safe - protecting major events and the tourists that come to visit Southern Nevada," said Senator Rosen. "The Air Support Unit is the only one of its kind in Southern Nevada, and is one of LVMPD's critical tools for patrolling the skies. I am proud we were able to secure this federal funding for our law enforcement, and I promise to continue prioritizing safety across Nevada.

Senators Cortez Masto and Rosen have worked across party lines to ensure Nevada gets its fair share of funding. They recently secured more than $35.6 million for essential services in rural counties in Nevada and have in recent years secured millions of dollars for law enforcement throughout the state.

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