Monthly Archives: October 2020
Do Police Unions Hamper Justice in America?
Workers have unionized across the country for decades in order to improve working conditions. The list of benefits that unions secure for employees is impressive, ranging from a wage increase of about 20 percent, to the inclusion of fringe benefits like health insurance and paid leave. Pension plans, vacation plans, and wage inequality have… Read More »
Protesting in Las Vegas, What Are Your Rights?
It’s not difficult to feel the tension bubbling up in society these days. Well-documented accounts of racial injustice and police brutality are just two of the issues propelling public demonstrations across the country. If you are considering stepping out to participate in such a protest, it would behoove you to be familiar with your… Read More »
New Nevada Laws Banning Police Chokeholds and Removing Police Officer Protections.
On August 7, Governor Sisolak signed into law two bills aimed at continuing policing reform efforts in the state. One of them is a Senate bill (SB2), intended to amend another bill passed in February 2019 and that included protections for law enforcement officers undergoing investigations. The other one is an Assembly bill (AB3)… Read More »
Body Cameras Worn by Las Vegas Police
Recent events involving interactions between police officers and civilians have brought up a topic that has been discussed for several years. The use of body worn cameras by police officers has been considered as a tool for reducing officers’ excessive use of force. Several years ago, the Metropolitan Las Vegas Police Department was one… Read More »