What's Driving You Crazy? – Emotional testimony from Metro Sheriff Kevin McMahill in support of red light cameras
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) – While Metro Sheriff Kevin McMahill made headlines Monday as he testified in favor of red light cameras in Nevada, we also want to let you know how emotional he got.
In talking about how many people die in traffic crashes in Las Vegas, McMahill noted that he was Undersheriff at the time of the 1 October mass shooting in 2017:
'58 people died that night. Our traffic fatalities are the equivalent of three OneOctobers occurring every single year. Fatal traffic accidents are gruesome scenes to investigate: bodies that are ripped apart and mangled. And then we have to deal with the loved ones that are left behind.'
Mcmahill says fatal crashes – and every crisis police try to take care of – don't just affect victim families:
'One of the reasons that I started the Wellness Bureau at Metro was to take care of the heart, mind, body and soul of my police officers. They see too much, hear too much, feel too much, sometimes smell too much. We have a responsibility as leaders to try to reduce the amount of trauma that they have to see across the board.'
As 8NewsNow has reported McMahill says he would've opposed red light cameras 10 years ago, but not any more. We'll keep you posted on the proposed legislation in Carson City.
Buckle up, drive carefully – and, please put down that phone!
You're welcome to join the 'Driving You Crazy' conversation at: traffic8@8newsnow.com.
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