Sgt Henry Prendes
National Latino Peace Officers Association
2006 Officer of the Year Recipient
Henry Prendes,
Sergeant Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada.
Sgt. Prendes was killed in the line of duty on February 1, 2006.
While responding to a Domestic Violence call, where the victim had been badly
beaten. Sgt. Henry Prendes was confronted by a gun-toting, 22-year old, unruly
man. Sgt. Prendes called for back up, other officers responded, along with an
off duty officer. Sgt. Prendes managed to call for assistance even after he was
shot with an assault rifle. Sgt. Henry Prendes died of his mortal wound shortly
thereafter. One (off duty) officer that responded was also wounded, but managed
to shoot and wound the suspect mortally.
Sgt. Henry Prendes was a 14-year veteran where he was the Sergeant in Charge of
the Sexual Assault Investigations Unit of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
Department. While preparing the sexual assault cases for prosecution, Sgt.
Prendes, and his unit, treated the victims with respect and dignity. Sgt.
Prendes was a member of the NLPOA for the past 11-years and died keeping his
community safe.
Sgt. Henry Prendes is survived by his wife and two teenage daughters. Sgt. Henry
Prendes, age 37, is Honored for his Leadership, his Work with victims in the
community, and for his Bravery in losing his life while attempting to protect
the life of another. Sgt. Henry Prendes - End of Watch – February 1, 2006.
Sgt. Henry Prendes wife Dawn Prendes and his sister accepting award.