Robert Garris
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
25+ Years Law Enforcement Experience
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Las Vegas, NV
07.1999 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Police Detective - Backgrounds Section
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Las Vegas, NV
- Conducted in-depth background investigations of applicant's for employment in civilian and commissioned position's within the LVMPD.
- Maintained detailed case files outlining findings for internal review and selection process.
- Conducted in-person interviews of applicants and managed scheduling of polygraph examinations.
- Presented investigative findings for executive review.
Police Detective - Sexual Assault Detail
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Las Vegas, NV
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
Police Detective Missing Persons Detail
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Las Vegas, NV
- Reviewed cold case files and successfully solved previously unsolved investigations through renewed efforts and advanced investigative techniques.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
Education
Criminal Justice
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYHigh School Diploma -
Cincinnati Moeller High School
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Investigation
- Surveillance
- Firearms
- Crime Scene Analysis
- Courtroom Testimony
1 October Exemplary Service Award
Awarded for response to the 1 October tragedy in Las Vegas, NV.
Affiliations
- Lifetime Member LVPPA (Las Vegas Police Protective Association)
- Lifetime Member LVSPA (Las Vegas Sheriff's Protective Association)
Certification
State of Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Intermediate Certificate. Post ID# 16800
Timeline
Police Officer
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
07.1999 - Current
Police Detective - Backgrounds Section
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Police Detective - Sexual Assault Detail
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Police Detective Missing Persons Detail
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Criminal Justice
Eastern Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Cincinnati Moeller High School