HIDDEN HEROES
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation Presents:
The Ninth Annual Hidden Heroes Black & White Gala
Honoring LVMPD Public Information Office
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Celebrating the Heroes Behind the Badge
The Hidden Heroes Black & White Gala celebrates and recognizes unsung heroes at LVMPD who work to keep us safe every day and are committed to our community.
Inspiration for the Hidden Heroes Black & White Gala comes from Nami Oneda and The Gratitude Project, and stems from the heroic acts of 1 October and the crucial role played by the investigative unit that reviewed the harrowing bodycam footage for the Criminal Investigative Report on the mass shooting. Since 2018, the Foundation has been honoring department sections and units that play integral roles in law enforcement but are not traditionally in the spotlight. The Gala’s “Black & White” theme is a nod to the color scheme of Metro’s squad cars.
Proceeds from the Gala support the Foundation’s mission to provide Metro with the strongest platforms for public safety, including training, equipment and technology, and community engagement events.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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For sponsorships, please contact the Development Team at giving@lvmpdfoundation.org or 702.444.0563
2026 Hidden Heroes Gala Sponsors
DIAMOND SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
HIDDEN HEROES THROUGH THE YEARS
2026 Hidden Heroes – LVMPD Public Information Office (PIO)
Reporting directly to Sheriff Kevin McMahill, the PIO connects law enforcement, the media, and the public, managing nearly 1,000 inquiries each month to ensure timely and accurate information reaches our community.
From major incident updates and press briefings to releasing body-worn camera footage and public announcements, this team works with professionalism and precision.
Behind the scenes, their photographers and digital media specialists document the moments that define Metro, share critical updates, support recruiting efforts, and help spotlight officers who go above and beyond, including our monthly Good Ticket honorees.
2026 Hidden Hero Impact Donor – Brett Torino
The 2026 Hidden Hero Impact Donor celebrates transformational, catalytic impact over the past year. This is presented to a donor whose extraordinary contribution in the past year has made a transformative and immediate impact within the strategic pillars of support for the LVMPD Foundation.
2026 Hidden Hero Legacy Donor – Joe Murphy
The 2026 Hidden Hero Legacy Donor recognizes longevity, loyal, and steadfast support and is presented to a donor whose multi-year generosity has created a lasting legacy of support for the men and women of LVMPD and the community they serve.
PREVIOUS HONOREES
2025 Hidden Heroes – LVMPD Honor Guard
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Honor Guard proudly serves the City of Las Vegas, the County of Clark, and the Law Enforcement Community across the United States of America. The Honor Guard performs military-style honors during funeral services of officers killed in the line of duty, as well as for deaths of current or retired law enforcement officers.
2024 Hidden Heroes – LVMPD Air Support Search and Rescue
Celebrate the contributions of the units who provide aerial and ground assistance during emergencies, from natural disasters to medical emergencies, locating missing persons, aiding criminal pursuits, and ensuring swift response to crises. They do their job regardless of dangerous circumstances and often without recognition.
2023 Hidden Heroes – LVMPD Events Planning Section (EPS)
When a gathering is designated as a Major Event, the Events Planning Section (EPS) will lead the development, exercising, and implementation of an operational plan for the event to ensure a safe and secure environment for the public. In addition, the EPS works with local and federal agencies to secure additional funding, manpower, equipment, and resources needed to keep our community safe during major events.
2022 Hidden Heroes – LVMPD Fusion Watch
LVMPD’s Fusion Watch is a 24/7 real-time crime center situated in the LVMPD Fusion Center known as the Southern Nevada Counter-Terrorism Center (SNCTC). Fusion Watch is a virtual crime-fighting unit that is responsible for the development and deployment of advanced technologies to prevent crime and terrorism in real-time across the Las Vegas Valley, and beyond. Staffed with both highly trained civilian specialists and officers, Fusion Watch operates under the mantra that one officer behind a keyboard can be equivalent to three or more officers on the street by solving crimes and giving police on the streets a real-world advantage in their virtual setting.
2021 Hidden Heroes – Criminalistics Bureau
In 2021 the Foundation, the Gratitude Project, and supporters honored the Criminalistics Bureau and more than one hundred professionals who perform scientific tests or techniques to detect crime. The bureau includes Crime Scene Investigations, the Evidence Vault, and the Forensic Lab. Previous honorees included the Redaction Bureau for their work on 1 Oct, the Communications Bureau and the K-9 Section.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Your contribution may be tax-deductible pursuant to the provisions of section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 170(c).
Together. For a safer, stronger community.
