Monday, Sept. 30, 2002 | 9 a.m.
We were glad to see the excellent turnout last week as the North Las Vegas Police Department and Metro Police held a public meeting to seek help in fighting crime and ending gang violence. Residents and police afterward worked together to form North Las Vegas' first "neighborhood council."
The citizens were motivated by the string of killings over the past 18 months that have plagued parts of the city. The most recent killing, that of a 9-year-old girl who died while shielding an infant from gunfire, inspired people to band together and form the council, which will represent the community before government officials, oversee watch groups and coordinate citizen patrols. This partnership with the police department is commendable and we wish the council success. The deaths of so many young lives is a tragedy and it's heartening to see the community respond in such a positive manner.
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