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Learning ABCs can prevent pool-related injuries, deaths

Although it may still be a little chilly outside, every poolgoer knows that summer is creeping around the corner. As the weather starts to warm up you start to get the itch to dive into that crystal cool water in your swimming pool, and what a fantastic way to keep cool and beat the summer heat.

Dispatchers assess calls to determine type of help needed

Did you know that April 10-16 is National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week? We at the Boulder City Police Department think our dispatchers are great and we appreciate everything they do. Thank you to our dispatchers.

Police Blotter

March 30, 11:47 a.m.

Detailed observations can aid officers

Crimes are frequently solved as a result of a partnership between the community and its police department. This partnership is vital in keeping our community safe from criminals who look to take advantage of our citizens.

Scientists discuss plans for asbestos center

A group of scientists is applying for a grant to study asbestos in Boulder City and if it gets the money it will be relocating to the arid Southern Nevada desert and digging for answers as early as next spring.

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Police Blotter

March 22, 6:53 p.m.

Good habits reduce effects of chronic diseases

Chronic diseases, which include heart disease and stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer and chronic lung diseases, account for most deaths in the United States. They are also the major drivers of sickness, disability and health care costs in the nation.

Leave crime scenes untouched

We will explore the best things to do — and not to do — if you find yourself the victim of some basic types of crime.

Department can help with car license renewals

The Boulder City Department of Motor Vehicles is available for residents of the city or those working for local businesses by appointment each Wednesday at the police department’s records window. You can make your appointment by calling 702-293-9257.

Police Blotter

March 15, 8:13 a.m.

Police Blotter

March 8, 12:45 p.m.

T-shirts often sport words of wisdom

When I first started as a dispatcher, one of my friends sent me a humorous T-shirt. Little did I know how appropriate it would end up to be. It read “911 is for emergencies – Save the Drama for Your Mama.”

There are plenty of ‘rights’ here

It appears that spring has sprung and the weather seems to rotate from too cold to too hot.

Police Blotter

March 1, 2:54 a.m.

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