For those of you that aren’t aware, the website of our local metropolitan police department has some helpful tips that might make owning a car in Las Vegas a bit safer.

Through the main web page, www.lvmpd.com, one can access information on accidents or auto thefts in your neighborhood, safety tips on car thefts and carjacking, and accidents or trouble spots that have happened within the last 15 minutes. 

To look for current accidents or trouble spots, go to the following link which is updated every 15 minutes:  http://www.lvmpd.com/cgi-bin/traffic/traffic.pl

For safety tips on car theft or carjacking, navigate to the section of the home page called “auto theft.”  Scroll down for information on many items having to do with car safety. 

To find out about crime in your neighborhood, access the Crime View section of the home page.  Follow the steps and you’ll be able to narrow down a specific neighborhood and find out what crimes have taken place and when.

In a time when we’re all worried about our safety, a little bit of information goes a long way.

Sincerely,

Adam S. Kutner