Hire more officers. lt. Dan mcgrath Metro Homicide Division 21. 15 we want to prevent them before they occur . 17 , and i think having more cops in uniform out on the street can prevent them before they occur. 21. 23 Patrick Walker weve been down this road fore. L the largest recruiting class in the departments history will start at the academy this month. The Department Hopes to see that continue. As they look to hire several hundred new officers in the near future. Christianne Klein the former Animal Shelter chief in boulder city has cases. 24. 05 Patrick Walker Lieutenant Dan mcgraths detectives are busy. As murders in las vegas are up more than 25 percent over last year. And april saw the most homicides ever 26 people were killed. This comes as Sheriff Joe Lombardo is pleading with lawmakers to approve a point 1 percent sales tax increase to hire more officers. lt. Dan mcgrath Metro Homicide Division 21. 15 we want to prevent them before they occur . 17 , and i think having more co
September 11th. Im paul joncich. Christianne Klein and im Christianne Klein. Over the next hour. Youll hear stories from all walks of life here in the valley. And across the nation. About how the events of this day 15 years ago affected people in different ways. paul joncich first we want to take you live to a local memorial. At the palm northwest mortuary. 8 news now reporter nia wong is there where they have a healing field lit up this morning. nia wong across this field not for the men on the battlefield but for the innocent lives pulled into the battle of terror here on our own soil. And on this day of remembrance. If you take the time to stop and reflect here. Youll see 2996 flags carefully arranged here at the palm northwest mortuary. One planted to honor each of those innocent victims who lost acting as symbols of hope and healing for everyone who comes. Volunteers placed these flags here yesterday morning. For the healing fields inaugural service. The silent auction continues t
He dd french henderson pd pio at this point, it is unusual and especially at that hour of the morning there arent that many people that are out. but if theres a chance someone was out at that time. Police say video is crucial. Theyre asking for Surveillance Footage from nearby businesses and residents. Theyve set up a mobile command unit at the albertsons at the anthem highlands shoppng center where stewart crashed. nia wong this is an ongoing investigation. Anyone who may have seen what happened to stewart to call them or crimestoppers. Reporting live from anthem. Nia wong 8 news now. Christianne Klein as lawmakers prepare to head north for a special session. They have several things to consider before voting next week. paul joncich the nfl stadium and the Convention Center expansion will be on the agenda. But so will an expansion of the more cops tax. Patrick walker is here to explain what lawmakers have to consider regarding additional funding for police departments. Patrick Walker