While all of the last minute preparations are underway here at the thomas and mack. Governor Brian Sandoval essentially proclaimed today a new beginning for southern nevadas economy. Governor sandoval signed Senate Bill One into law today. Which authorizes a Hotel Room Tax increase to fund 750 Million Dollars of the 1. 9 million and the nfl would foot the rest of the bill. Assuming nfl owners approve the teams relocation bid in january. While the large public sum has been controversial to put it mildly. The other part of that bill hasnt been too controversial. A separate room tax increase will contribute 400Million Dollars to an expansion of the convention center. Something both lvcva ceo Rossi Ralenkotter and Construction Union leader tommy white say is long overdue. Rossi Ralenkotter , for las vegas, and its going to keep us competitive for years and years to come. Butted to; tommy white Labor Union Leader the emotions that were flying through those rooms, and tears coming down grown
So far this year. That number is already up to 60. Good evening. Im Denise Valdez. Dave Courvoisier im Dave Courvoisier of those killed statistics show onethird of them were purposely targeted. So whats being done to protect police all while they keep us safe . Reporter Brittany Edney hopped in a patrol car to find out. She joins us now from metro headquarters with what she learned. Brittany . Brittany Edney we hit the streets with metro to see how officers stay safe during a shift. While theyre protecting others. With the badge. Along with dealing with the unknown of each call. officer gabriel lebario, metro police you dont know what youre getting into, what the state of mind is. Brittany Edney the recent rollout of Department Wide Technology Helps keep responders tuned in. From body cams, new radio systems, gps in all new vehicles with new lte tabletswhich allows officers to access photos but training is their best weapon. officer gabriel lebario, metro police youve always got to all