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Dallas Readies Tight Security and Street Closures for RNC Midterm Convention

Federal, state and local agencies will deploy checkpoints, airspace restrictions and a transit station closure while Dallas seeks grants to offset roughly $1.8 million in security costs.

Overview

  • City and federal officials outlined plans at a news conference on Thursday detailing visible security measures that begin Friday, Sept. 4 and expand into street closures during Sept. 7–11 near the American Airlines Center.
  • The U.S. Secret Service said the operation covers intelligence sharing, credentialing, access control, vehicle barriers and checkpoints, and that it is not tracking any credible threats to the event.
  • Planned street closures will affect Victory Avenue, North Houston Street, Nowitzki Way, Payne Street and North Field Street, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit will close Victory Station for the convention.
  • Dallas estimates about $1.8 million in security costs for police and first responders and is documenting expenses and pursuing reimbursements and grants to avoid shifting the bill to local taxpayers.
  • Officials urged protesters to remain peaceful and respect restricted-access zones, and the FBI urged the public to report tips to help agencies manage safety during the two-day convention that includes President Trump.