Vegas Beat Magazine - November/December 2017

October 1, 2017, is a date that none of us will ever forget, and the Department’s response was a defining moment witnessed worldwide. Read More

When the shooting broke out at the Route 91 Festival, off-duty LVMPD Officer Charleston Hartfield, who was attending the event with his wife, Veronica, did not hesitate. His military and police experience kicked in, and he immediately took action —assessing the area, trying to locate the shooter and escorting people to safety. While he saved many lives that night, he lost his own in the process. Read More

Officers today are faced with more challenges than ever in terms of violence against officers, conflict with authority and public scrutiny. One of the most frequent areas of scrutiny has come in the form of officer-involved shootings and lethal force. This article will touch on that, as our focus will be your encounter against a subject with an edged weapon. This article will provide insight into some of the things officers should be thinking about in that situation. Read More