Local police are celebrating those who have helped protect the community in years past.

The LVMPD Wellness Bureau and Police Employee Assistance Program teamed up to host a retiree breakfast at police headquarters on Friday.

About 250 retired department members spent time with current officers and Sheriff Kevin McMahill.

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Las Vegas Metro Police Managers, Supervisors Association, and retired Police Officer Tony Muños donated breakfast from his restaurant 911 Taco Bar.

Each new LVMPD member was assigned a personnel number, counting a total of 20,000 employees.

The retiree that served the longest was 40 years.

The event aims to make long-lasting connections between past and present law enforcement.