VC Ben Horowitz's Controversial Ties with Las Vegas Police

CosmicTaco · 2024-11-09T12:05:57.725412+05:30

- Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz has a close relationship with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), donating millions to fund police purchases and facilitating communication between the LVMPD and his portfolio companies. - Critics argue that such donations bypass the typical procurement process and can set up companies for ongoing contracts where taxpayers foot the bill. - Horowitz's involvement with the LVMPD has been justified by pointing to dropping crime rates in the city, which he claims is due in part to his donations. Source: [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/08/whatever-you-want-ben-inside-ben-horowitzs-cozy-relationship-with-the-las-vegas-police-department/)

Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz has a close relationship with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), donating millions to fund police purchases and facilitating communication between the LVMPD and his portfolio companies.
Critics argue that such donations bypass the typical procurement process and can set up companies for ongoing contracts where taxpayers foot the bill.
Horowitz's involvement with the LVMPD has been justified by pointing to dropping crime rates in the city, which he claims is due in part to his donations.

Source: Techcrunch