Episode 40 - Keeping the Peace

When you think of a hospital, you may think of doctors, nurses, and medical examinations.  Chances are you probably don't think a hospital would have its own police force.  However, even though the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System has our own police force, our officers aren't out busting crime and solving mysteries.  They're primarily here to ensure a safe environment for both patients and providers and are one of the first resources called upon if there is ever a need to de-escalate a situation.

On this episode of The 9 Line, we speak with Deputy Chief Travis Payne, and Captain Jim Karahalios about how the VA Police go about keeping everyone safe, what's on the horizon as the facility looks to keeping security a priority, and a little bit about the newest four-legged member of the force who will be on duty here soon.