Myers lawsuit On March 27, 2025, Derek Myers brought a
lawsuit against the LVCM, claiming the agency engages in a "systemic pattern of unconstitutional and unlawful conduct" by conducting arrests outside their alleged legal jurisdiction. Myers alleges that the LVCM is operating as a "rogue law enforcement agency". The lawsuit stems from an incident on January 9, 2025, where Myers was
pulled-over by city marshals for alleged traffic violations. The lawsuit further alleges the marshals conducted an unlawful search of Myers and his vehicle, and performed a faulty DUI test. Myers additionally claims that he was not provided with a
Miranda warning. As of 2026, Myers is attempting to transition his lawsuit into a
class-action case.
Jurisdiction dispute Previous court documents from the department describe the agency as having a "limited" jurisdiction, with one document attesting to "patrolling city-owned property, including parks". Following multiple
investigatory reports by local news organizations and multiple lawsuits being filed against the agency, the LVCM website was updated to read: The city website further refers to marshals as being classified as "category I
peace officers" by the state of
Nevada. The city asserts this provides sworn LVCM personnel with "full arrest powers and the authority to conduct traffic stops for observed violations". The city has further contested the jurisdiction and authority arguments in court. The city has also asserted that LVCM personnel have jurisdiction outside city property and that they had the authority to conduct traffic stops and make arrests outside of their standard jurisdiction. A spokesperson for the city has further opined that Nevada "category I peace officers" — such as sworn LVCM personnel — are not limited by geographical jurisdiction. Las Vegas city Mayor
Shelley Berkley stated in 2025 that she "support[s]" the LVCM, further adding:
Resolved lawsuits A 2025 lawsuit alleged that three Las Vegas residents were subject to excessive force, wrongful arrest, and
racial profiling by the LVCM, stemming from an incident in November 2023. An investigation by
KTNV-TV revealed that one officer involved in the incident resigned from the LVCM and was later hired by the
North Las Vegas Police Department (the individual later "separated" from the NLVPD). In April 2026, the city settled a lawsuit accusing the LVCM of excessive force for $20,000. As part of the settlement, the city stated that it was "pleased to reach a resolution to litigation and in this case no portion of the settlement was for lost wages, injuries, damages or an admission of liability."
Other controversies According to an investigation by KTNV conducted in March 2025, marshals stopped and detained homeless people throughout the city, and alleges a marshal "kicked [a] man in the foot". ==See also==