LVMPD

Crime Prevention Specialist Randy Klenosky,
LVMPD Summerlin Area Command

Have you heard the saying, “If a tree falls in the woods and there is no one there to hear it, does it make a sound?” Well, the same can be said when it comes to crime or other suspicious activity. If it takes place and no one takes the time to officially report it, no investigation can take place. Please know that LVMPD covers the valley in 10 divided jurisdictions, with your Summerlin Area Command covering approximately 78 square geographic miles. With limited resources, priority must be placed on actual reported incidents to support the allocation of these resources.

If you find yourself the victim of a crime, there are many reasons to report it to LVMPD and allow us to respond and investigate it appropriately. The benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

• Increases the chance of us apprehending the suspect(s) by gathering evidence and potentially identifying
  the offender(s).
• If it is a property crime, a report can help track down and recover stolen belongings (especially if you have
  serial #’s or other identifying information for them).
• You may not be the first or the last victim of this activity. By reporting it properly, you may help prevent others from being victimized by the same suspect(s) or similar activity.
• Contributes to data collection and statistical reporting that can help influence the justice system. This is in
  terms of laws, policy making decisions, law enforcement funding/staffing levels, and the allocation of our limited resources to positively affect your community.
• Gives you access to victim support services provided to help you recover in a multitude of ways (legal support and assistance, counseling, etc.)

In today’s virtual world, many feel by sharing via group texts, or posting it to online social media platforms they are “reporting” it. By only sharing it in those ways, you can create fear, spread misinformation, or even create disharmony and confusion within your community. It is best to report it to us and let our Officers and personnel do their duties accordingly. How should you report incidents?

• To report an actual EMERGENCY – call 911 (this would be for any crime that is occurring in the moment, is about to occur, or just occurred and the suspect(s) is still in the area)
• To report a non-emergency – call 311 if you need a police response and there is no further threat to loss
  damage to a person or property.
• Visit any LVMPD Area Command during business hours to report many crimes that have already taken
  place and do not require a response to the scene. Our lobby is open Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to
  5 p.m., excluding Official Holidays.
• Some reports can be filed online at lvmpd.com. Click on “Services” and then “File Report Online.”

Lastly, always remember, if you see something, do something and report it appropriately.