Almost every large hotel-casino in the city also offers sufficient security, not only with staff, but also with surveillance cameras. However, there has been a spike in violent crime in the area over the last year, prompting the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to increase its patrols and even use undercover officers. Vegas seems to have a huge focus on high-tech security, but in a way, casinos are doing just enough to make ends meet. They only mess with you if you’re really, really cheating.
You’ll see security guards at casino entrances, on casino floors, biking in parking garages, and even in some bars or other places. In addition to official law enforcement agencies, all casinos in downtown Las Vegas have their own security measures. So what is the truth? How secure is it? Here’s what you need to know about safety and downtown Las Vegas.
