Las Vegas Launches Tourism Liaison Officer Program on Fremont Street

The new initiative aims to curb crime and manage issues tied to street performers, juveniles, and quality-of-life concerns in the downtown entertainment corridor.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:18am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a police officer's badge or handcuffs against a stark, black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the increased law enforcement presence and crackdown on crime in the Fremont Street area.The new tourism liaison officers on Fremont Street aim to curb crime and manage issues with street performers and juveniles in Las Vegas' popular downtown entertainment district.Las Vegas Today

The city of Las Vegas has implemented a tourism liaison officer program on Fremont Street to address crime and other issues in the popular downtown entertainment district. Since the program launched last summer, the city has reported a 17% increase in arrests and the recovery of 20 guns. The tourism liaison officers, who have a Metro Police background, focus on monitoring street performers, the unhoused population, and juvenile activity in the area.

Why it matters

Fremont Street is a major tourist destination in Las Vegas, known for its entertainment, shops, and constant foot traffic. The new tourism liaison officer program aims to improve public safety and the overall experience for visitors to the area, which has faced challenges with crime, street performers, and quality-of-life concerns.

The details

The Department of Public Safety introduced the tourism liaison officer program last summer to address crime and other issues on Fremont Street. The officers, like Stephanie Scott, have a Metro Police background and are tasked with monitoring the area for criminal activity, street performer violations, and other problems. Since the program launched, the city has reported a 17% increase in arrests and the recovery of 20 guns. The officers also work to educate street performers on the rules and regulations for operating on Fremont Street.

  • The tourism liaison officer program was launched by the Las Vegas Department of Public Safety last summer.
  • Since the program's launch, the city has reported a 17% increase in arrests and the recovery of 20 guns.

The players

Stephanie Scott

A tourism liaison officer for the city of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety, with a Metro Police background to spot criminal activity.

John Fiato

The vice president of operations at Circa Resort, who has noticed the impact of the tourism liaison officer program on Fremont Street.

Lt. Timothy Mullins

A lieutenant with the Las Vegas Department of Public Safety, who said the tourism liaison officer position was needed for education and working with street performers.

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What they’re saying

“My eyes are scanning. For the most part, pedestrian vehicle interference like crossing right now, street performers performing too close to the intersection.”

— Stephanie Scott, Tourism Liaison Officer, Las Vegas Department of Public Safety

“Usually they are here to cause havoc, lots of juveniles trying to take over the Fremont Street Experience.”

— Stephanie Scott, Tourism Liaison Officer, Las Vegas Department of Public Safety

“I've been downtown for 23 years in various forms one way or another. I think the officers, not only their presence but their interaction, the resources they provide, they do so much.”

— John Fiato, Vice President of Operations, Circa Resort

“A lot of performers weren't aware of what the solemn purpose here was, it was an educational piece for them. So after that we weren't issuing a lot of citations. A lot of performers were in line with that, they respected that.”

— Lt. Timothy Mullins, Department of Public Safety

What’s next

The Department of Public Safety plans to expand the tourism liaison officer team and add a person assigned to monitor cameras at the Fremont Street Experience.

The takeaway

The tourism liaison officer program on Fremont Street is a proactive approach by Las Vegas to address crime, street performer issues, and quality-of-life concerns in the popular downtown entertainment district, with the goal of improving public safety and the overall experience for visitors.