Wednesday, August 12, 2026

CCSDPD chief pulls appointment of embattled officer to supervise coaching, sources say

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The Clark County College District Police Division’s chief pulled the appointment of a lieutenant to supervise the coaching of its officers after the choice was leaked to the media, based on an 8 Information Now supply. 

Lt. Jason Elfberg was purported to oversee the CCSDPD Coaching Bureau, nonetheless, a supply advised 8 Information Now Chief Mike Blackeye modified course after the appointment was made public. 

Elfberg was beforehand caught on video Feb. 9, 2023, utilizing power on a Durango Excessive College scholar. Elfberg was by no means charged or disciplined for the incident and stays on the CCSD police power. 

Video of Durango Excessive College incident launched

The Clark County College District Board of Trustees authorised a $1 million settlement in January to the households of two Durango college students concerned within the incident with Elfberg. The Police Officer’s Affiliation of the Clark County College District criticized the settlement on the time, saying they had been disgusted.

CCSD police union upset with resolution to pay $1M to settle lawsuit

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada sued to make bodycam footage public of the altercation that happened close to Durango Excessive that resulted in three college students being detained.

ACLU responds to bodycam launch, accuses Clark County College District of cover-up

8 Information Now reached out to CCSDPD Chief Mike Blackeye, CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert, and different officers in management for touch upon this matter. They’ve but to reply as of publishing.

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