Vegas Beat Magazine - May/June 2025

Serving as a police officer is more than a career — it’s a calling that demands resilience, integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice. For many officers, faith in God becomes a cornerstone of their strength, guiding them through the chaos, danger and moral complexities of the job. Read More

Over the last 19 years on the PPA Board, I have been asked why I haven’t written about the good things with LVMPD. Well, today’s the day! Workers’ compensation has been an ongoing headache for more than 25 years of my career. Most of the people I’ve represented have been sent straight to an attorney to get their claims handled and to take the pressure off while they attempt to get healthy.
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Did you know that as members of the LVPPA, you also belong to a much larger national organization that represents the men and women of law enforcement across the country? The LVPPA has been a longstanding member of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO).

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What are the problems facing law enforcement today? Some of these include high stress, high rates of alcohol abuse, depression, suicide, divorce, as well as physical and mental fatigue. All these factors add up to a short life span, and it makes having a long career difficult. Read More

Investing during periods of volatility can be a daunting prospect for both seasoned investors and newcomers alike. Economic uncertainties, political instability and unexpected global events can all contribute to fluctuating markets. However, volatility also presents opportunities. Read More

As a government affairs lobbyist for a police union in Nevada, the 2025 Legislative Session, which began on February 3 and is set to conclude on June 2, is a high-stakes arena where the interests of law enforcement officers intersect with political realities, public sentiment and fiscal constraints. Read More

This issue’s article will go over how Catastrophic (CAT) Leave works. The LVPPA administers CAT Leave to commissioned employees, and I take the lead on CAT Leave within the PPA. Myron Hamm also often assists with CCDC requests for CAT Leave. CAT Leave is a benefit that members may qualify for, but it is not an “automatic” benefit of hours that every member receives.  Read More

Greetings, and I hope this finds you well.  This month, we are going to cover a topic I frequently receive questions about: utilizing your earned time off.  I will review the different types of personal leave we have negotiated for, how it’s accrued, how much you can save, when you can use it and how to obtain approval for its use. Read More

Being reasonable in an unreasonable world seems daunting or downright impossible in today’s world and in our profession of law enforcement. We are inundated by extremes. In the world of extremes, being reasonable can seem like a lost art. Read More