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Guy with a knife! How would you react?

“If it doesn’t look right, or if the situation makes you nervous, trust your instincts,” Las Vegas police spokesman Larry Hadfield said this week.

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Dangers of Las Vegas driving can be compounded during holiday season

The Metropolitan Police Department has seen at least 163 homicides within its giant jurisdiction this year. But would you believe, in that same span of space and time, almost 120 people were also killed in traffic crashes?

Tips to help you stay safe this holiday season

Each December, Metro typically sees a slight upswing in crime, including burglaries and robberies. Police say it’s because people tend to carry around more cash and cards, shop at different places at sometimes odd hours, and — while out of town — leave cards and messages in mailboxes and on front porches unattended, for anyone to snatch.

Squatting can be associated with other crimes

Squatting is a common issue in the Las Vegas Valley. But it’s not always an obvious problem to spot, said Lt. Nick Farese, who investigates squatting cases for the Metropolitan Police Department.

Domestic violence strikes all demographics

A spokeswoman at Safe Nest calls domestic violence a “community issue.” Last year, domestic violence led to 32 homicides in Clark County.

Communication is key to faster police response

As a crime unfolds, communication is important — for police and people who need help. But before police even know a crime has happened, someone has to call it in.