Larry Burns is a 28-year veteran of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and retired after serving as the Bolden Area Commander. He worked various patrol assignments, the Gang Intelligence Unit, SWAT, the Academy Staff, and Criminal Intelligence Section. Larry has the distinction of being the longest serving SWAT Commander in Las Vegas. He is a highly decorated officer and a recipient of many professional citations and awards. His professional passion is developing strong ties between communities and their police departments. Larry has lived in southern Nevada for 37 years and is the father of 8 children.