Vegas Vikings

Pilot Project and the Butterfly Effect

75% crime reduction in 21 field days in the most dangerous neighborhood in Las Vegas, with zero tax dollars. The pilot project took place in 2012-2014, with post follow-up in 2015. After Schoyen next shared the validation at leading law enforcement conferences throughout the country, such as the National Sheriff Association. Other communities in other states started replicating the Neighborhood Rescue 101™ model in subsequent years, including the Oakhurst community in Clarmount, FL.

The feature documentary documenting every step from A-Z:


The Butterfly Effect

Something unexpected happened.

A butterfly effect had begun.

In both Las Vegas and Clermont, neighboring communities started adopting elements of the model after witnessing the results. One successful turnaround inspired another.

This was always the vision:

Change one community, and hope becomes contagious.

Today, the complete framework is documented and available to any community willing to lead.

The feature documentary documents the original pilot project from A–Z.

The Complete Framework for Safer Communities with Zero Tax Dollars


ROI for the stakeholders in the Las Vegas pilot turnaround (2012-2014)

For the City of Las Vegas. 75% crime reduction resulting in safety for the children and animals.

Trust between police and community strengthened – Honorary award by the City Council. Plus $1 million positive media branding.

$4 million increase in property value for landlords in the target community.