The police chief told council members that the city needs an ordinance to crack down on promoters and property owners who hold large events, like the one on April 2, without getting permits. Right now, the fine is between $500 and $2,000. For many, it’s a small cost of doing business.
After two mass shootings at non-permitted events, the Dallas City Council wants to consider tougher penalties for landowners and promoters who don't follow the rules.
The Dallas Police Department received seven calls for service before the deadly mass shooting at an unpermitted concert in Southern Dallas. "I think we have to build trust," he said. "When we don't have NPO officers, they don't know what is going on. We are short NPO and patrol at South Central."Police say the victims of a mass shooting at a weekend party in South Dallas were not the intended targets. Ten people were shot. The youngest victim was as young as 15 years old.Chief Garcia said the city is short 17 neighborhood police officers right now.
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