FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (April 5, 2024) — The ratings for the safest city in Nevada for 2024 have been released. SafeWise rated Mesquite, a city with a population of over 21,000, as the safest city in the state! Mesquite’s ranking improved one spot from last year’s ranking, in large part due to the excellent collaboration between the Mesquite Police Department and community residents. The Mesquite Police Department works closely with the community on crime prevention and detection and encourages citizens to report suspicious activity.

The department reassigned special assignment officers into patrol, and a continuous social media campaign to encourage citizens to make themselves a hard target has played a huge role in crime reduction and prevention. These community-oriented initiatives have drastically
reduced property crimes and given Mesquite the lowest violent crime numbers in all of Nevada.

Along with increased community cooperation, this accomplishment is a testament to the unwavering commitment of each member of the Mesquite Police Department. Their individual efforts, combined as a cohesive team in ensuring the safety and security of our community,
have made this recognition possible.

As the department continues to do everything possible to achieve the safest city designation, MPD is also focusing department resources on combatting the scourge of elder fraud and safeguarding our seniors from exploitation.

Chief MaQuade Chesley and the Mesquite Police Department are committed to Mesquite maintaining its reputation as Nevada’s safest city in the future. Chief Chesley states “The Mesquite Police Department takes immense pride in this achievement. It reflects MPD’s exceptional service and the strong bond we share with each other and with Mesquite residents. As a department, we are committed to the safety of everyone who lives in and visits Mesquite by upholding these standards of excellence, and we will continue to serve our community with the same dedication and passion”.

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