The 3 Best Police Officers Around The Lake Tahoe Region

Law enforcement officers play a vital role in helping keep communities safe through patrol, emergency response, training and public service. Their work often extends beyond answering calls for service to mentoring new officers, supporting specialized teams and building relationships throughout the community. Featured in the Best of Tahoe are law enforcement professionals whose responsibilities reflect the wide range of duties involved in serving the Lake Tahoe region.

Justin Davis || Douglas County Sheriff's Office - Lake Tahoe Substation

Justin Davis serves as a deputy sheriff and field training officer with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, providing law enforcement coverage throughout the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe. His patrol responsibilities include the casino corridor, Kingsbury Grade and Spooner Summit while responding to emergency calls for service. Davis joined the agency in 2007, worked in the county jail before moving to patrol in 2009, serves as a field training officer for new deputies and is the treasurer of the Douglas County Sheriffs' Association.

Traci Trapani || South Lake Tahoe Police Department

Traci Trapani serves as a police sergeant with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department after being promoted in April 2024. She brings more than 19 years of law enforcement experience, including previous service with the Sacramento Police Department before joining the South Lake Tahoe agency. Her assignments have included patrol, field training, range instruction, Officer in Charge duties, and service on the Peer Support and SWAT teams.

Jessica Neumann || South Lake Tahoe Police Department

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department provides a full range of public safety services designed to protect residents and visitors throughout the city. In addition to responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, the department conducts criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, community policing initiatives, and crime prevention programs. Specialized services include a 24-hour public safety dispatch center, K-9 and SWAT units, detectives, crisis negotiation, evidence management, and online reporting for select non-emergency incidents. The department also works closely with local schools, businesses, and community organizations to promote public safety, educate the public, and strengthen partnerships throughout the South Lake Tahoe area.

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