Metro Police are helping the community protect themselves.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police hosted its Active Assailant community class in the Spring Valley Area Command on Wednesday.

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Officers conducted training exercises to help people identify and react to potentially dangerous situations.

Attendees were offered self-defense tips to help decrease the chance of becoming a victim.

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