November/December 2025
Clarifying Narcan Use in the Field
At a recent Boardof Directors meeting, we discussed the amount of time it is takingofficers to receive Narcan replacements. The conversation thentransitioned into how much Narcan should be administered in thefield and if officers could dispense too much.
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The Ripple Effects
Law enforcement is one of the most demanding professions, requiring officers to navigate high-stress situations, make split-second decisions, and face potential danger daily.
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Post OIS/Critical Incident First Aid Considerations
Much of our career involves or should involve debriefing critical incidents, pre-planning, and mental rehearsals, to prepare ourselves for those low-frequency, high-stress events that visit us from time to time.
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Following the Rules of the Road
I recently had a conversation with my 17-year-old son abouthis opinion on policing in America. We watched a video involvinga female driver who refused to give the officer her license, name,and any personal information.
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Revolutionizing Patrol: How Artificial Intelligence Empowers Officers
In an era in which technology evolves at breakneck speeds, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of law enforcement.
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No Such Thing as Too Much Training
I was young, athletic, fairly strong, and confident in my physical ability. I enjoyed doing defensive tactics for training every quarter. I had full faith and confidence in the ways we trained and the techniques we employed.
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LEAF
The Law Enforcement Assistance Fund has been around since2008, and its primary function is to provide support for the familiesof officers who were killed in the line of duty.
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A Closer Look at Your PERS Benefits
Another PERS increase, and the largest increase in over 45 years. 8.75 percent split between LVMPD and you! 4.375 percent is a huge pay cut, especially after PERS just increased contributions in 2023 to 6 percent, costing all of us 3 percent of the 6 percent COLA that year.
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Barnes v. Felix: Implications for Use of Force and Law Enforcement Training
In the recent ruling of Barnes v. Felix, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed the importance of the totality of circumstances standard in assessing the reasonableness of police use of force. However, the decision did not attempt to redefine or expand the Graham standard.
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