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UNLV Tourist Safety Institute News

The UNLV Tourist Safety Institute (TSI) is housed in the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs. The TSI works with faculty across UNLV, as well as local, state, and federal authorities and community stakeholders, to develop community resilience solutions and policies that enhance the safety and well-being of Nevada's tourists and the tourism industry.

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KTNV-TV: ABC 13

The initiative was hosted by the UNLV Tourist Safety Institute at the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and was also a collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The initiative was hosted by the UNLV Tourist Safety Institute at the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs.

KSNV-TV: News 3

With the help of the UNLV Tourist Safety Institute at the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, FREE International Organization, Nevada State Police, and other agencies, comprehensive resources were made available to the victims to help them transition from victims to survivors.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Eight children were located in a special operation to locate juveniles who are missing, endangered and victims of human trafficking. According to the UNLV Tourist Safety Institute at the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, F.R.E.E. (Find, Restore, Embrace, Empower) International Organization and a slew of State of Nevada, Clark County and local government agencies said eight missing children have been found in Las Vegas during the “Big Search Operation” that took place in Las Vegas during November 10 to 16.

Medical Xpress

Feeling a little out of sorts as you read this? Take several deep breaths, slowly inhaling and exhaling. Move your shoulders up and down. Focus on being present in the moment.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Nevada State Police are working on a first-of-its-kind partnership focusing on the mental health of troopers. It’s all about managing stress to improve their personal and professional lives.