Nevada Home Security
Nevada, famous for its diverse recreation and tourism has something to offer anyone planning an exciting weekend getaway or family vacation. Between Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe, you are sure to find all of the adventure you can handle, whether it’s a night of shows and gambling or a hot air balloon ride and a leisurely weekend spent in a lakeshore resort.
Between 1990 and 2000, the state experienced a housing and population explosion. During this decade Nevada’s population grew from 1.2 million residents to just under 2 million, which is a 66 percent increase. No other state has ever come close to such an explosion. Nevada currently has a population of over 2.4 million.
Las Vegas is Nevada’s most populous city, with over 545,000 residents. Statistics show that on the average, approximately 200,000 tourists visit Las Vegas per day. This means that at any given time, there are over 700,000 people in this town. Obviously, tourism has been the main economic force in Nevada up to this point, but with the recent turn in the economy, Nevada is experiencing huge losses.
The 2009 tourism conference was canceled due to budget cuts and many jobs have been put on hold until the economy recovers. This economic squeeze has put quite a bit of pressure on many of the state’s residents who are trying to find jobs outside of the tourism industry and possibly even move out of state.
As can be expected, a state heavily reliant on its tourism will have its fair share of crime. Most states that have a large amount of visitors deal with these issues.
Unfortunately, 2008 statistics reveal that Nevada has the highest overall crime in the nation.
Nevada has 877 burglaries for every 100,000 residents, which puts it in the 14th highest position among the states for this type of crime. The state is ranked 2nd highest for instances of vehicle theft.
In Nevada:
You have a 1 in 26 chance that you will be a victim of property crime this year.
You have a 1 in 52 chance that you will be a victim of larceny/theft this year.
And finally, you have a 1 in 103 chance that you will be a victim of burglary this year.
With these figures continuing to grow, especially during these economic times, it is wise to do your part to help reduce the crime rate in your neighborhood. Participating in neighborhood crime watch organizations and keeping valuables out of plain sight are smart ways to help deter crime. A home security system is the best way to protect your own home and family from becoming one of the burglary statistics.
A reliable home security system can monitor your residence 24 hours per day, alerting you and the authorities if the safety of your home is compromised. Alarms installed at windows and doors, motion detectors and cameras are just a few of the options you have when deciding on the home security system that is right for your home and family.
You and your family deserve to enjoy all of the opportunities that the Nevada lifestyle has to offer without the interruption of unwelcome intruders. A home security system reduces the likelihood of property crime between 2-9 times. It is a small investment to make in order to ensure the safety of your home and family.
State Authorities and Emergency Centers
Your local and state law enforcement agencies work diligently to respond to Nevada emergency calls and home security alarms. Your local law enforcement agency will usually respond first. At times the state authorities may respond as well. Here is the state authority contact information for Nevada:
Remember, if you have an emergency, always dial 911 first.
