The Ben and Marc Show

Las Vegas is Becoming the SAFEST City in America

Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen

Posted November 18, 2024

In this special episode, Marc and Ben sit down with Chief Mike Gennaro and Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department (LVMPD) to discuss how their organization is using technology to become the safest city in America.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Chief Gennaro and Sheriff McMahill share how their department is tackling modern policing challenges — from crime prevention to building trust in the community — in new ways. They also explain how new technology, such as drones and automatic license plate recognition, has helped their team to reduce crime, improve efficiency, and strengthen relationships with residents.

The discussion also covers efforts to break the cycle of recidivism, address addiction and mental health issues, and the innovative “Hope for Prisoners” program that helps former offenders rebuild their lives in productive ways.

This episode offers a unique look at how LVMPD is using data and technology to transform policing and public safety, and fast becoming the blueprint for effective and community focused policing in America.