Vegas Beat Magazine - May/June 2024

The following information has been provided directly from Health and Safety. We are currently accepting/approving around 86% of the workers’ compensation claims that come to us. Of the 14% that are denied, the two most common reasons are: (1) There was no “occupational accident” (NRS 616A.030) that arose in the course and scope of employment (NRS 616C.150). An example of this would be someone having a personal medical condition that may have occurred on duty but was not caused by work (e.g., an appendix bursting); and (2) The matter was not reported in a timely manner. Read More

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, D.C., to participate in a number of planned events that honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This year, Police Week officially begins May 12 and continues until May 18. Every year, the PPA is able to send several members to Washington, D.C., to attend the ceremonies to honor our fallen. The selection criteria are as follows. Read More

An officer who loses their life in the line of duty is something we all think about on a daily basis. I remember a female officer leaving work one night and heading to her car in the parking garage at CCDC. She was stopped by a guy who wanted information on someone who was in custody. The guy became increasingly hostile, and this officer had her 413, which was in her bag, not visible to the subject. As luck would have it, a janitor came walking through the exit door and startled the individual, and he abruptly left. Read More

I keep hearing from newer officers that they are being told that they must do 33 or 30 years before they are eligible to retire. They are being told this in the Academy, hearing it from their chain of command and being told this by other senior officers. I am here to set the record straight and inform you that this is completely wrong. Everyone — no matter what PERS contract you were hired on — vests at five years of service. That means after that five years, you are eligible to receive a pension when you reach a certain age. Read More

As law enforcement officers, you dedicate your lives to protecting and serving your communities. Every day, you face challenges and risks that most cannot comprehend. In your unwavering commitment to upholding the law and ensuring public safety, you deserve a strong voice advocating for your rights and well-being. This is where your police union and its political action committee (PAC) come into play. Your police union serves as a vital advocate for your interests, fighting for fair wages, benefits, working conditions and legal protections. Read More