Vegas Beat Magazine

May/June 2019

Association Events Update – May 2019

Spring is upon us and the PPA decided to open 2019 with a St. Patrick’s bash. Let me tell you, it was a bash! The members who attended had a great time and were able to really let loose and have fun. To be honest, we were not sure how our membership would embrace an adult-only event because we are known for family-friendly events. Read More »

On Board

Every once in a while, I feel compelled to write something nice, and today is the day! I would like to pass along a few compliments to the supervisors who are doing their best to help the officers of LVMPD. I’m not sure why the pendulum is swinging in the direction of supervisors and officers looking out for one another, but it’s a welcome change. Read More »

A Three-Part Formula for Better Training

Mechanics, consistency and aggression. This is a general training formula that boosts students’ performance and retention in training. Using principles and concepts to improve technique, consistently practicing and applying those mechanics each time I train, and controlling training pace ensures growth, safety, performance and retention of what is trained. Read More »