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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.

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.

In Las Vegas, no neighborhood is safe from burglary

My wife, Patricia, and I drove out of town last weekend for some R&R. Within minutes of driving onto our Summerlin street, the wonderful feeling of restoration turned into a high-anxiety downer.