CSI: The Experience at MGM Grand to Host Youth Safety Day, 4/3

CSI: The Experience at MGM Grand has teamed up with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) to host the Youth Safety Day event. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 3^rd from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at CSI: The Experience and is free to all those who wish to attend.

The Youth Safety Day event takes place just in time for Clark County School District’s spring break for students, and is designed around educational and safety initiatives. Activities at the event include finger printing, child DNA kits, crime prevention safety information, a special appearance by McGruff the Crime Dog, and more.

Event participants include: CSI: The Experience at MGM Grand, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), LVMPD Convention Center Area Command, McGruff the Crime Dog, Metro’s CSI Explorer Youth Post, Metro’s Gang Crime Bureau, Metro’s Youth Education Section (YES)/DARE, Metro Volunteers Program, Crime Stoppers of Nevada, Clark County School District Police Department and School-Community Partnership Program, Las Vegas FBI Citizens Academy Association and   UNLV's Safe Community Partnership.

CSI: The Experience is a challenging and fun multi-sensory attraction that places guests in the role of a crime scene investigator as they solve one of three true-to-life mysteries. The unique experience spans an impressive 12,000 square feet and features dazzling special effects, meticulous crime scene recreations and two state-of-the-art crime labs. Through hands-on activities and using real equipment, patrons are given the tools to gather the evidence, investigate the scene and solve the crime.

Developed by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and produced by EMS Exhibits, Inc. in partnership with Key Brand Entertainment under a license from CBS Consumer Products, CSI: The Experience at MGM Grand combines the entertainment of the hit show with real-life scientific principles and investigative techniques – from DNA and fingerprint analysis to forensic anthropology and toxicology. In August 2011, The Experience welcomed its 300,000th guest, and thanks to its national and international popularity, the numbers continue to grow.

Located along MGM Grand’s Studio Walk, CSI: The Experience is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the last entry at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the MGM Grand Box Office or by phone at (702) 891- 7006 or (877) 660- 0660. Special group pricing is available for parties of 15 or more. Advance ticket purchases are recommended. CSI: The Experience is designed for guests 12 years of age or older. Multimedia portions of the exhibit are presented in English with Spanish subtitles. For more information, call MGM Grand at (702) 891-1111 or go online to www.mgmgrand.com or www.csiexhibit.com. Become a fan on Facebook or follow CSI: The Experience onTwitter.