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Updated · FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 27
Dallas Details $1.8 Million RNC Security Plan for 20,000 Visitors
Updated
Updated · FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 27

Dallas Details $1.8 Million RNC Security Plan for 20,000 Visitors

3 articles · Updated · FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Aug 27

Summary

  • $1.8 million is Dallas' estimated police security cost for the Republican National Committee's Sept. 9-10 midterm convention at American Airlines Center, where officials expect about 20,000 visitors.
  • Sept. 7 through midnight Sept. 11, the city will close several streets around the arena — including Victory Avenue and North Houston Street — and shut the DART Victory Park station.
  • President Donald Trump will attend both nights and speak on Sept. 10; Sept. 9 speakers include Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance.
  • Dallas said it will track convention spending and seek grants or reimbursements using procedures similar to those used after federally declared disasters and for the FIFA World Cup.

Insights

With security costs soaring past $1.8 million, will Dallas taxpayers ultimately be left footing the bill for this massive event?
With no credible threats reported yet, what undisclosed measures are authorities deploying to secure 20,000 visitors during the upcoming convention?
As federal agencies lock down downtown Dallas, how will local businesses survive the severe traffic disruptions and road closures?