North Las Vegas Police Host Free Women's Safety Class After 82% Violent Crime Drop

The two-hour class focused on situational awareness and prevention tactics over physical self-defense.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:09pm

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The North Las Vegas Police Department hosted a free safety class for women on Monday evening, teaching practical strategies to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations. The class comes as the department reports an 82% year-over-year drop in overall violent crime, though officials say education efforts continue even as crime trends improve.

Why it matters

While overall violent crime has declined significantly in North Las Vegas, women still account for nearly 70% of domestic violence victims, underscoring the gendered dimension of safety concerns that the class aims to address through community education and prevention tactics.

The details

The two-hour class ran from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Northwest Area Command and covered scenarios like being cautious about getting into an elevator if someone inside makes you uneasy. Officers emphasized situational awareness and prevention over physical self-defense techniques.

  • The free women's safety class was held on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • North Las Vegas Police reported an 82% year-over-year drop in overall violent crime.

The players

North Las Vegas Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that hosted the free women's safety class and reported the significant drop in violent crime in the area.

Officer Sharnae Neitz

A police officer who outlined one of the scenarios covered in the safety class, such as being cautious about getting into an elevator if someone inside makes you uneasy.

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What they’re saying

“Even something as simple as like an elevator. Elevator comes down. There might be someone inside that you might think looks maybe a little, you're a little uneasy about, you have that woman's intuition, and you're like, I don't think I should get in the elevator. You can just easily just look at them and say, hey, you know what, I'm actually waiting for my friend. I'll take the next one.”

— Officer Sharnae Neitz, Police Officer

What’s next

Department officials say ongoing community education remains a priority as residents are encouraged to stay alert and avoid dangerous situations before they escalate.

The takeaway

While North Las Vegas has seen a significant drop in violent crime, the police department recognizes the need to continue educating the community, especially women, on practical safety strategies to prevent dangerous situations from occurring in the first place.