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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.

Barnes v. Felix: Implications for Use of Force and Law Enforcement Training

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Officers respond to emergencies, mediate conflicts, investigate crimes, and engage with diverse communities, often under intense scrutiny. In our careers, few things sting as sharply as pouring your heart, time, and energy into your career, only to find that politicians, administrators, or decision-makers fail to recognize your worth.

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.

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.