North Las Vegas police faced delays responding to multiple 911 calls about knife threat

The Clark County Police Fatality Public Fact-finding Review meeting on June 9, 2025, focused on the timeline and response of law enforcement to a series of 911 calls related to a serious incident involving a knife. The meeting highlighted critical details about the dispatch process and the prioritization of calls.

During the meeting, it was confirmed that multiple 911 calls were received starting at 4:33 PM, with reports indicating that an individual had pulled a knife, a situation deemed a serious threat. However, it was revealed that officers were not dispatched to the scene until 5:09 PM, despite the urgency of the situation. The delay was attributed to the entire South 3 Command unit being engaged in a high-priority search for a missing child at the time.

The discussion underscored the challenges faced by dispatchers and law enforcement in prioritizing calls. While the knife incident was critical, the ongoing search for the missing child required significant resources, leading to the delayed response. Once Officer Ebert was dispatched, Sergeant Selkoff quickly self-assigned to the call, indicating a swift response once officers were available.

This review raises important questions about response times and resource allocation in emergency situations, particularly when multiple critical incidents occur simultaneously. The findings from this meeting will likely inform future protocols and training for law enforcement in Clark County.