Las Vegas police urge public vigilance amid rising threats, call for community cooperation

Las Vegas police urge public vigilance amid rising threats, call for community cooperation

As concerns rise over potential threats, Las Vegas law enforcement is emphasizing the importance of public vigilance in partnership with local and federal agencies.

Aaron Rouse, a retired FBI special agent and former head of the Las Vegas FBI office, highlighted the critical role of residents in identifying suspicious activities.

"Let's face it, you can walk down the strip and see some pretty peculiar things," Rouse said. "You have to be able to understand that that's the nature of Las Vegas."

Rouse urged locals to trust their instincts when something seems out of place. "That's when you have to act. That's when a good citizen steps forward and says, I'm going to get as much information as I can. I'm going to report this to the Metropolitan Police Department so they have a chance to take a look at it themselves," he said.

He reassured the public that reporting suspicious activities is encouraged and appreciated. "They're going to be grateful for the information. Just get as much detail as you can and share it with the local authorities so that somebody can take a look at what you saw and be able to act on it, and you might save a life," Rouse said.

Jonathan Alvarez of Protective Force International echoed the call for heightened awareness. "We recommend the escalation of situational awareness," he said, noting that his officers and clients share intelligence with Metro's Fusion Center for analysis.

Alvarez emphasized the expertise of casino security teams. "They are the masters when it comes to the security element," he said. "Each casino is like a city. So they have mastered their city on what is normal and what is not."

Efforts to obtain comments from Metro, Homeland Security, and the local FBI office were unsuccessful, as the FBI declined to comment and Metro was unavailable. Further updates are expected as communication continues with these agencies.