One of the few things I know about

Perhaps you saw the AP story referencing the terrorists' tape found in Detroit, which is being bandied about our fair city this morning. The Mayor has denied any knowledge of it, as have various police officials, and said that when the tape was found, no one told them. Essentially, the line has been that we have done everything we can to notify everyone to keep residents and visitors safe.

As someone behind the smoked glass, I can tell you that's absolutely true. I can also look at the following quote and raise an eyebrow:

When FBI supervisory agent Paul George flew to Las Vegas to show the Detroit tape, "the FBI, casino representatives, Clark County Sheriff's Department and the JTTF (joint terrorism task force) declined to attend," Assistant U.S. Attorney Keith Corbett wrote."No one showed up except for two Metro officers," Corbett added.

"Indeed, the casinos informed Agent George that they did not want to show up because of concerns about liability."

Here's why I can raise that eyebrow. There is no "Clark County Sheriff's Department." Metro is a combination of Las Vegas City Police and the Clark County Sheriff and it's been that way for 31 years. If they sent "two Metro officers," those guys worked for the Sheriff, and I don't know from the article what bureau they were with, but they passed that stuff on.

And, knowing what I do about hotel security, the assertion that there would be a liability concern if they were educated about the process is insane.

Am I 100% confident that Las Vegas is safe from a terrorist attack? No. We're a transient city connected to other major cities by highway and a lot of empty desert. Am I confident that everything is being done to prevent an attack that can be done? Yes, I am. I know this from firsthand experience.

If I find out any more, I'll let you know...