October is National Crime Prevention Month.  According to the National Crime Prevention Council, more than 150 communities nationwide are promoting events in support of this important month.

 

In October, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will provide Southern Nevada residents with several opportunities to learn more about crime prevention and safety.

 

These activities are part of Metro’s year-round, on-going commitment to educate the public about crime prevention.

 

 

LVMPD Northwest Area Command

Crime Prevention Awareness Event

Thursday, October 9, 2008

AND

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Police Memorial Park

9880 W. Cheyenne

Las Vegas, Nevada

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. both nights

Come and go any time.

FREE

For event information contact Crime Prevention Specialist

Kathy Perkins at 828-4305.

 

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1The public is encouraged to attend and to learn more about safety for homes, businesses, and individuals. 

 

Information will be dispersed by LVMPD, county and city services, and other vendors.

          

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LVMPD Crime Prevention & Safety Fair

Saturday, October 18, 2008

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Bonanza High School

6665 Del Rey Ave.

Las Vegas, NV  89146

FREE.

          For event information contact Crime Prevention Specialist Carol Ferranti

          at 828-5804.

 

Don’t be a victim!

Learn more about crime prevention.

 

Come talk with safety experts and LVMPD officers. Visit information booths and listen to informative speeches.

 

Beginning at 9:30 a.m. there will be a LVMPD guest speaker every thirty minutes.  For the list of speakers, click here.

 

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In addition to the above events, each LVMPD area command has its own crime prevention activities. 

 

Some of the on-going services include Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, Crime Prevention Presentations on a variety of topics for both neighborhoods and businesses, Home and Business Security Surveys using Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design strategies, and Neighborhood and Business Safety Meetings

 

Contact the Crime Prevention Specialist in your area to find out about events and programs. 

 

Downtown Area Command             828-4306

Bolden Area Command                  828-8349

Northeast Area Command             828-3340

Northwest Area Command             828-4305

South Central Area Command        828-8163

Southeast Area Command             828-2687

Enterprise Area Command             828-5804      

 

This month, get involved in your community.  Help police identify crime problems, and learn more about crime prevention.

 

A decrease in crime is no accident! 

For more Info Visit Las Vegas Metropolitan Police