The families of public employees who die on the job will get better benefits, regardless of the duration of their employment, thanks to a legislative change driven by the families of Las Vegas police officers who were gunned down during a shooting rampage last year.
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In her own words: Fallen officer’s widow recalls his life, community support
One year later, Beck’s widow, Nicole, recalled the day her husband was killed. Below is the unabridged statement she provided to FOX5:
Trees to be dedicated on date marking Metro Police slayings
Community and elected officials plan to mark the sad anniversary of the slaying of two Metro Police officers and a Wal-Mart shopper by dedicating trees at a police substation where the officers worked.
Legislative Update – May 26, 2015
What a week this was and still is! First – Monday May 25, – AB 249 (Collective bargaining bill – sponsored by Assemblyman Wheeler and AB 464 the Assembly tax plan were scheduled for hearings in Assembly Ways and Means – AB 249 at 0800 hours and AB 464 at 2:00 p.m.
Nevada collective bargaining reform bill clears another hurdle
A bill that would make multiple changes to Nevada’s collective bargaining law, including prohibiting the use of taxpayer dollars to fund public union activities, won approval in an Assembly committee on April 8.
When can police use lethal force against a fleeing suspect?
The law gives police officers latitude to use deadly force when they feel physically endangered, but there’s far less legal flexibility when it comes to opening fire at fleeing individuals.
