Another round of heavy enforcement for intersection safety takes place this week in southern Nevada.

A report released this week by the Alliance for Biking and Walking rated Las Vegas 32nd out of 51 major cities for safety.

Local jurisdictions have “safety events” planned throughout the valley this week, including the following:

Henderson residents have a new do-it-yourself option for reporting minor crimes.

Beginning today, victims of non-emergency crimes will be able file their reports with the Henderson Police online. With the new system, people will not have to wait for an officer to respond or for a call back. A report can be filed at any time using the online reporting system for such crimes as accidents on private property, minor theft, lost property, vandalism and some burglaries.

“Henderson residents are some of the most technologically savvy people in the country and this new service will allow them to file their reports when it is convenient for them.” Police Chief Jutta Chambers said. “Online police report filing is a great example of how the city of Henderson uses technology to improve our services, accessibility and responsiveness to our citizens.”

Henderson Police today announced they will get a head start on the new state law governing cell phone use while driving.

Department officers will no longer use handheld cell phones and text while driving on duty except in emergencies.

Although a new law banning the use of handheld cell phones provides an exemption for police officers on duty to use handheld cell phones, Chief Jutta Chambers said she wants Henderson to lead by example.

The new department policy mirrors the state law banning the use of handheld devices. Chief Chambers signed the new policy which goes into effect today, two months before the new state law. The new law banning the use of handheld cell phones or other handheld devices to talk, type or read will start on Oct. 1 with police officers issuing warnings. Starting Jan. 1, officers will start issuing tickets.