A disbanded court in Las Vegas may come back to life as lawmakers look to draw visitors to revive Sin City tourism.
Vegas tourism has continued to say no, with just over 3 million visitors in September, an 8.8% decrease from the identical time last yr, in accordance with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCA).
A specialized court was created in 2022 to handle offenses resembling petty theft, assault, drug violations and loitering, with penalties including banning offenders from the Strip for a yr.
The Resort Corridor Court, nevertheless, was disbanded lower than two years later after judges raised concerns about its legality.
Supporters of the unique court — mainly casino and resort owners — have backed an amendment to Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo’s latest crime package, The Associated Press reported.
The Resort Corridor Court was the primary and only of its kind — an entity only for crime outside tourist hot spots, AP said.
Nevada Resort Association president Virginia Valentine told the outlet the move to revive it’s vital.
“It’s essential for the safety of our guests and for our employees within the workplace,” said Valentine.
Staff’ unions are also backing the amendment, calling for higher safety practices.
Culinary Union Local 226 secretary-treasurer Ted Pappageorge told AP the court would help deter crime by protecting employees.
Pappageorge emphasized the importance of customer safety to sustain the local economy.
If tourists don’t feel secure and as an alternative go to different areas, employees lose business.
Fox News Digital reached out to Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley for comment.
While violent crime is down 3.5% from the identical time last yr, shoplifting rose 12.6% and purse snatching went down 17.9%, in accordance with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Rick Harrison of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas recently told Fox News Digital that, in his view, Las Vegas crime numbers are “skewed.”
“You will have all of Clark County here and that’s the population you get, but sometimes you almost double the population, [given] the quantity of tourists,” said Harrison.
He added of the police, “I believe Metro and Las Vegas do an unbelievably good job.”
Republican Lombardo’s crime package, called the “Protected Streets and Neighborhoods Act,” also proposes increased penalties for repeat offenders in addition to a protracted list of crimes, including smash-and-grab robberies, possession of kid pornography, assault and battery against hospitality employees, and DUIs involving death, in accordance with AP.
It also would expand crimes resembling stalking to incorporate cyberstalking.
A disbanded court in Las Vegas may come back to life as lawmakers look to draw visitors to revive Sin City tourism.
Vegas tourism has continued to say no, with just over 3 million visitors in September, an 8.8% decrease from the identical time last yr, in accordance with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCA).
A specialized court was created in 2022 to handle offenses resembling petty theft, assault, drug violations and loitering, with penalties including banning offenders from the Strip for a yr.
The Resort Corridor Court, nevertheless, was disbanded lower than two years later after judges raised concerns about its legality.
Supporters of the unique court — mainly casino and resort owners — have backed an amendment to Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo’s latest crime package, The Associated Press reported.
The Resort Corridor Court was the primary and only of its kind — an entity only for crime outside tourist hot spots, AP said.
Nevada Resort Association president Virginia Valentine told the outlet the move to revive it’s vital.
“It’s essential for the safety of our guests and for our employees within the workplace,” said Valentine.
Staff’ unions are also backing the amendment, calling for higher safety practices.
Culinary Union Local 226 secretary-treasurer Ted Pappageorge told AP the court would help deter crime by protecting employees.
Pappageorge emphasized the importance of customer safety to sustain the local economy.
If tourists don’t feel secure and as an alternative go to different areas, employees lose business.
Fox News Digital reached out to Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley for comment.
While violent crime is down 3.5% from the identical time last yr, shoplifting rose 12.6% and purse snatching went down 17.9%, in accordance with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Rick Harrison of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas recently told Fox News Digital that, in his view, Las Vegas crime numbers are “skewed.”
“You will have all of Clark County here and that’s the population you get, but sometimes you almost double the population, [given] the quantity of tourists,” said Harrison.
He added of the police, “I believe Metro and Las Vegas do an unbelievably good job.”
Republican Lombardo’s crime package, called the “Protected Streets and Neighborhoods Act,” also proposes increased penalties for repeat offenders in addition to a protracted list of crimes, including smash-and-grab robberies, possession of kid pornography, assault and battery against hospitality employees, and DUIs involving death, in accordance with AP.
It also would expand crimes resembling stalking to incorporate cyberstalking.
