Area Briefing, May 7-13, 2015

ONLINE REPORTING SYSTEM ADDED TO METRO’S WEBSITE

A new Web page at tinyurl.com/metropdreport allows residents to file nonemergency reports with the Metropolitan Police Department.

The reports are immediately sent to police for review. Once approved, those who filed the reports will receive an email with a copy attached. The completed report will transfer into the department’s records management system and receive the same investigation and statistical analysis as if it had been filed by an officer or at a substation, according to Metro.

Offenses that can be reported are harassment; forgery; fraudulent credit card use; grand larceny involving less than $3,500; property destruction ranging from $250 to $2,500; burglary of an automobile, auto parts or accessories; and automobile theft.

The reporting system is expected to allow officers more time to address community needs.

For more information, visit lvmpd.com or call 702-828-3111.

MOB MUSEUM PLANS MAY 10 KICKOFF FOR NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

The Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., plans to kick off National Police Week with a visit from McGruff the Crime Dog from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10.

Coloring books are slated to be provided for children. Guests can also view the 24-minute “Law Enforcement Valor” video upstairs in the Oscar B. Goodman Room. The video, created by the Metropolitan Police Department, tells the real-life stories of law enforcement officers’ heroism.

National Police Week is May 10-16. For more information, call 702-229-2734 or visit themobmuseum.org.

RESIDENT TO BE HONORED AS MOTHER OF DISTINCTION

Local mom DeAnne Sheehan was scheduled to be honored as the 2015 Mother of Distinction during Safe Nest’s fourth annual Spring High Tea, planned from 1 to 4 p.m. May 9 at Mandarin Oriental, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The award honors mothers who are strong advocates for improving the community for the next generation. Sheehan is an account executive with Lotus Broadcasting and is known for her philanthropy, dedication to clients and understanding of the community. She also founded the Advertising Community Talent Show in 1997 to benefit Safe Nest.

The RSVP deadline for the Spring High Tea was May 1. For more information, visit safenest.org.

PROJECT ON FIVE-MILE STRETCH OF NELLIS BOULEVARD TO CAUSE LANE CLOSURES

Lane restrictions are planned through July 3 on Nellis Boulevard due to the Clark County Reclamation District’s Paradise Whitney Wastewater Interceptor Project.

— Southbound access on Nellis Boulevard is set to be unavailable from Flamingo Road to Boulder Highway, with traffic directed westbound on Flamingo Road toward Boulder Highway as a detour.

— Limited northbound access on Nellis Boulevard is scheduled, with two lanes open during the day and one at night.

— Eastbound access on Flamingo Road is set to be unavailable from Boulder Highway to Nellis Boulevard, and eastbound traffic east of Nellis Boulevard is slated to be restricted to one lane.

— Westbound lanes are set to be closed from Perry Street to Nellis Boulevard, and westbound traffic from Nellis Boulevard to Boulder Highway also is scheduled to be restricted to one lane, gradually increasing to three lanes.

For more information on the $62.3 million, five-mile project, visit nvroads.com.

HENDERSON POLICE ISSUE CITATIONS DURING JOINT PATROLS

Henderson Police Department officers handed out more than 500 citations to motorists during a two-week joint patrol effort that ended April 13.

Officers issued 263 tickets to motorists for speeding and 84 for using a cellphone. Police also made one arrest for driving under the influence. In addition, citations were issued to drivers with no insurance, registration violations or suspended or expired licenses.

Henderson police were joined by the Mesquite Police Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol during the enforcement effort.

FREE EVENT TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT BICYCLE SAFETY ON THE ROAD

Pedal Your Way to Safety is planned from 7:30-10:30 a.m. May 16 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, for attendees 12 or older.

The free event is being sponsored by Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in honor of National Bike Month in May.

Participants can learn the basic principles of bicycling on the road through classroom discussion, parking lot activities and hands-on training.

Attendees must wear bicycle helmets, and registration is required.

For more information, call 702-229-1702.

METRO RECEIVES GRANT FOR PORTABLE BREATH TESTERS

The Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety has awarded a $4,997 federal grant to the Metropolitan Police Department to purchase 13 Lifeloc portable breath testers and related equipment.

Metro officers use the devices during investigations involving people suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. The devices also are used at DUI checkpoints and as an education tool during community events.

For more information, visit lvmpd.com.

FLOAT LIKE A DUCK TO PROMOTE WATER SAFETY

Paragon Pools’ 12th annual Float Like A Duck event is slated from noon to 4 p.m. May 30 at the Bill & Lillie Heinrich YMCA pool, 4141 Meadows Lane.

The free water safety event is set to feature exhibits, hands-on activities, float classes and open swimming.

Attendees younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, visit paragonpoolslv.com/floatlikeaduckwatersafety.htm.

HENDERSON SEEKS TO HIRE POLICE AND CORRECTIONS OFFICERS

The Henderson Police Department is accepting applications through 5:30 p.m. July 10 for police and corrections officers.

Applicants must be age 21 and a U.S. citizen by the date of the written exam; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have no felony or domestic violence convictions. Candidates do not have to be Henderson residents to apply.

Applications are available at joinhpd.com.

FORUM ON ROBBERY PLANNED MAY 16

Free safety forums on various topics are planned monthly at the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., through a partnership with the Metropolitan Police Department.

Forums are slated from 1-2 p.m. May 16, robbery; June 20, traffic awareness; July 18, gang awareness; Aug. 15, district attorney court procedures; Sept. 19, K-9 operations; Oct. 17, missing persons; Nov. 21, Metro Volunteer Program; and Dec. 19, emergency preparedness.

The presentations are also scheduled to be live-streamed at themobmuseum.org.

For more information, call 702-229-2734.