HENDERSON, Nev. (FOX5) — Three police officers in the valley have been hit by cars in just over a week.
All of the officers will be okay.
The first incident happened near Windmill and the 215, leaving a Henderson motorcycle officer seriously injured in a crash near the 215 Beltway and Windmill Lane.
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“Officers drive every day. That’s what they do for their job. 40 hours a week they’re in a vehicle. So they’re a little bit more prone or susceptible to being involved in collisions,” said Captain Jim Dunlap of the Henderson Police Department.
Other incidents
Two other incidents followed, including one involving a Metro police vehicle.
Another incident happened on Wednesday night, when a Metro officer was injured after being hit by a suspected DUI driver.
Injured Police Officers Fund provides support
When officers are hurt in the line of duty, the Injured Police Officers Fund helps fill gaps.
“When an officer is injured in the line of duty, the department and the jurisdiction will take care of their medical needs. But it’s the other resources that people don’t think about. There will be family members from outside of the area who need to come in to be by their loved one’s side. The impact from maybe a loved one that has to take care of them and can’t work anymore,” Dunlap said.
Serving Clark County primarily since 1982, the IPOF has helped with things like childcare, meals, and helping family members stay close by during times of healing.
Captain Jim Dunlap said one of the ironies of traffic stops and crash scenes is that the very lights meant to protect officers can sometimes draw impaired drivers in.
“We put our emergency lights on for safety. But sometimes that could be the one thing that actually causes the collision. So those flashing red and blue lights are what attracts vehicles to us instead of moving them away from us,” Dunlap said.
Dunlap said every crash is different, and in some cases, whether it was intentional or not depends on the investigation.
He said officers regularly face injuries ranging from minor to life-changing, and that’s where extra support can make a critical difference.
“First and foremost, it’s to be able to support officers in their time of financial need. And the officers believe that there is somebody who has their back and that will be looking out for not only them, but their family members in their time of financial need in this crisis. We want them to worry about healing,” Dunlap said.
Mental health support
Dunlap said he could not share details about the Henderson officer’s condition or what caused the motorcycle crash.
He said for law enforcement, the impact of an injury isn’t always just physical — it can take a mental and emotional toll as well.
He said there has been a growing push in recent years to take officer wellness more seriously, including therapy and mental health support.
Fundraising is a big part of keeping the IPOF going.
The group holds a car show and golf tournament each year. This Sunday, it’s hosting a pickleball tournament on St. Rose Parkway to help raise money for the organization.
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