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North Texas Police Assist With Safety, Security At Republican National Convention
"This was something that was just tragic and it shouldn't have happened," Fort Worth Police Department spokesman Tracy Carter said.
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July 16, 2024
NORTH TEXAS — Police from Dallas and Fort Worth are joining other law-enforcement agencies from across the country to help with safety and security at the Republican National Convention this week.
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The convention in Milwaukee is expected to draw around 50,000 attendees. Keeping that many people safe, especially given the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, takes a lot of planning and effort.
"This was something that was just tragic and it shouldn't have happened," Fort Worth Police Department spokesman Tracy Carter said.
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