Lieutenant Roger Vind
Nevada Highway Patrol

Lieutenant Roger Vind is a fifteen year veteran with the Nevada Highway Patrol. Vind is a third generation family member to serve as a Police Officer. His father and uncle retired from the California Highway Patrol and his Grandfather retired as the Deputy Chief of the Fresno Police Department.

Vind was hired in October of 1988 and upon the completion of the academy, was stationed in Elko, Nevada as a Trooper assigned to the Commercial Enforcement Section. Two years later, Vind was transferred to traffic operations in Reno Nevada.

In August 1996 Vind was transferred to the Dignitary Protection Detail under the command of Lieutenant Angelo Webster. His duties consisted of providing protection to Governor Bob Miller and the First Family. In 1997 Vind was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was assigned as the commander of the Dignitary Protection Detail.

In January of 2000, Vind transferred to Urban Traffic Operations working out of the Reno Highway Patrol office and was assigned as the Graveyard Traffic Commander.

In March of 2003, Vind, was assigned as the Acting Lieutenant and Commander of the Fernley / Fallon District which also includes Lovelock and Yerington, Nevada. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in July of 2003 and has maintained his assignment as the Fernley/Fallon District Area Commander.

Lieutenant Vind is married to his wife Lynn. They have three children, two still live at home and attend the University of Nevada, Reno – Go Wolf Pack!