New guidelines for Metro Police went into effect 3/3/2014.

According to the new guidelines officers can no longer respond to traffic accidents. They are now free to pursue law breakers and give out tickets. They no longer accept accident reports. Those who have had an accident must turn in a form to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

One month later, police say they have responded to 20% less accidents.

On occasion a personal injury attorney will take cases from people who are having difficulty getting insurance. Insurance companies say they are spending costly time trying to determine who is at fault. Without a police report, this is impossible.

It is a temptation for the consumer to walk away from the accident without reporting it.

Who has responsibility for addressing accidents on the road? There could be lengthy litigation for any accident.

One question is whether insurance companies or lawyers benefit the most from the guidelines. In any event it looks like the consumer loses.

A few weeks prior to the guidelines being enacted Clark County Commissioners rejected a request for more police officers.

Fatalities have been reduced by 31% as of March 11, 2014. The goal is to reduce accidents.

There are alternative approaches to funding the shortage of officers.

This policy is common to several other areas such as Reno and Los Angeles.

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The 911 system has become a hindrance as opposed to a help because of the volume of calls. Some changes are in order.

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Source: Las Vegas Sun