Area briefing

BUSINESSES CAN LEARN SAFETY TACTICS

The Metropolitan Police Department announces a Safe Business Partnership roundtable planned for 10 a.m. Thursday at the Northwest Area Command, 9850 W. Cheyenne Ave.

Businesses and property managers are invited to attend the free meeting, which will cover topics such as crime risks and safe business practices.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Kathy Perkins, crime prevention specialist, at 828-4305 or k2482p@lvmpd.com.

WARD 4 COUNCILMAN anthony
TO HOST SHREDDING EVENT

Ward 4 Las Vegas City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Stavros Anthony invites residents to a free document shredding event scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive.

Bring up to five boxes per car of your personal papers that need shredding to the parking lot on the east side of the park. Shredding is courtesy of Opportunity Village.

For more information, call Anthony’s office at 229-6405.

AARP Driving class set

An AARP Safe Driving Class is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 5.

The class is set at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center’s h2u site, 3061 S. Maryland Parkway, No. 102.

Registration is $12 for AARP members with a valid membership card and $14 for nonmembers.

To reserve a spot, call 735-5510.

TRAFFIC SIGNAL ADDED AT CLARK AVENUE AND THIRD STREET

A traffic signal recently went into full operation at the intersection of Clark Avenue and Third Street.

The signal was operating under red-flash mode for the past few months while the contractor for the Bonneville/Clark Improvement Project completed various phases of construction near the intersection, the city of Las Vegas said.

The signal was funded by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.

POLICE TO SPEAK WITH PUBLIC ABOUT CRIME PREVENTION DURING 1ST TUESDAY

Crime prevention is the scheduled discussion topic during the Metropolitan Police Department’s 1st Tuesday program, set for 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 at area commands around the valley.

Upcoming topics also include internal affairs, set for Nov. 1, and the department’s evidence vault, scheduled for Dec. 6. All 1st Tuesday events are hosted at 7 p.m. monthly on the first Tuesday. Topics are subject to change.

For area command locations and other additional information, visit lvmpd.com or call 828-3111.

5K RUN, WALKING TOUR TO BENEFIT
UNLV MOUNTED PATROL UNIT

Join the Friends of the UNLV Mounted for a 5K run or 1.5-mile walking tour fundraiser for the UNLV Mounted Patrol Unit, planned for 8 a.m. Oct. 23 on the UNLV campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Festivities are set to kick off from the north field inner campus.

The fundraiser is slated to include a health and wellness expo and safety information.

It is a pet- and family-friendly event. A Rebel Pride costume contest is planned for all participants, including dogs.

The fee is $35 for the 5K run and $30 for the walking tour. Family rates are available.

All UNLV students, staff and faculty members are eligible for a discount. “Like” the Friends of the UNLV Mounted on Facebook and receive an additional discount by finding the code in the information section.

The registration deadline is Oct. 21 for the 5K and 1.5-mile walk.

The run is set to start at 8 a.m., and the walk is planned for 9 a.m.

For more information, email stephani.preston@unlv.edu.

DRIVERS CAN CHECK FOR ROAD INCIDENTS, CLOSURES ON STATE PUBLIC SAFETY WEBSITE

Clark County motorists can check for road closures and incidents online when planning their commutes by visiting the Nevada Department of Public Safety’s road hazards page at nvdpspub.gov/nhp/roadhazard.aspx.

The Web page lists the location of the incident or closure and the time and date of the status update.

REPORT ROAD INCIDENTS BY CALLING NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Motorists who notice incidents along state roads can dial 647 to notify the Nevada Department of Transportation.

Incidents can include drunken drivers, traffic crashes, stranded motorists or suspicious activity.

An average of 300 deaths occur annually on Nevada roads, department officials said.

For additional driving tips and other further information, visit nevadadot.com or call 775-888-7115.