LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The mounting questions for the Henderson Police Division appeared distant as a packed metropolis corridor applauded the brand new police chief, branded the “Hometown Son.”
Throughout a Tuesday swearing-in ceremony, Reggie Rader took the oath of workplace along with his spouse and two youngsters by his facet, his mother and father sitting close by. The Henderson Metropolis Corridor ceremony was praised by these in attendance which included LVMPD Undersheriff Andrew Walsh and Sherriff Kevin McMahill.
“I got to tell all my Metro people, I think the blue looks really good,” Rader mentioned pointing to the Henderson uniform. “And I do want to thank the sheriff as he is wearing all blue too in a sign of solidarity. Thank you for that.”
Reggie Rader is sworn in as Henderson’s new police chief earlier than the Henderson Metropolis Council on July 15, 2025. (KLAS)
Rader acknowledged Henderson Metropolis Council for the assist he acquired in the course of the first section of the place and expressed gratitude in giving the Inexperienced Valley Excessive Faculty graduate an opportunity on the prime cop job.
“As you know I do have deep roots,” he mentioned. “This is more of a homecoming for me.”
The ceremony shifted to feedback from every of town council members and Henderson Mayor Michelle Romero who acknowledged Rader’s background.
“We are excited to have one of our hometown sons be at the helm of our police department,” Romero mentioned.
Henderson Councilman Jim Seebock, who beforehand labored with Rader whereas at LVMPD, gave the brand new chief an obvious playful ribbing as he reminded the viewers about their Henderson highschool rivalry.
“With the exception to going to Green Valley High School instead of Basic (High School)—we will deal with that later—I am really thrilled,” Seebock mentioned.
The duty to bind collectively a police division, which has typically appeared fraught with issues, was famous by Rader, who defined he’d already begun reshaping the workplace.
“I do want you to know every single decision I make, including picking my command team moving forward, is going to be with the input and thought I have from you guys,” he mentioned.
“A seat at the table”
The ceremony marked the fourth title in three months for the top of the Henderson Police Division: Hollie Chadwick, Itzhak Henn, Anthony Branchini, and now Reggie Rader.
Through the previous month, Rader has already been capable of tour the police division’s space instructions and stroll by way of the detention middle, logging feedback from workers alongside the best way.
“There were some resounding themes that were coming out there,” he mentioned. “That’s not lost on me, and I want you to know I started to take those things to heart.”
Extra time use, staffing shortages, and an upcoming shift change bidding course of have been among the many objects Rader indicated an curiosity in tackling.
“I am already trying to beef up the patrol for this next shift bid because every area command I go to, there are folks on overtime,” he mentioned. “It’s great that you guys are willing to protect the community and come work on overtime, but I know that has its toll on you as well.”
Rader concluded his statements with feedback directed at his neighbors all through Henderson, a few of whom have requested for extra readability from inside the division.
“I do not look at transparency or collaboration as a bad thing,” he mentioned. “In fact, I see it as a necessity moving forward.”
Rader expressed a necessity for assist and enter from the group, which has turn into the second-largest metropolis in Nevada.
“I can only do that if you have a seat at the table,” he mentioned. “This is your police department as well.”
Final week, 8 Information Now requested for a possibility to ask Rader questions relating to his position and up to date division adjustments forward of the ceremony. Questions from the media have been denied by workers in the course of the ceremony at Henderson Metropolis Corridor.
