Dallas, TX
Municipality in Texas
United States
Dallas, TX improves workplace conditions and payments for day laborers with mobile unit pilot
Day laborers in Dallas face unpaid wages and inconsistent working conditions when picked up by contractors. The city converted two police mobile units into resource centers placed at frequently used pickup locations. Laborers receive assistance from project partner Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas on fair and safe work arrangements. This pilot also provides job skills training by the Regional Hispanic and Black Contractors associations for those waiting for work.
Dallas, TX
United States
Dallas, TX protects community from mobile device security threats with Dallas Secure app
Dallas and local firm Zimperium designed the free app for cybersecurity threats faced by mobile device users. Dallas Secure automatically identifies phishing links, unsecured connections, and malware even without a connection. App users receive recommendations for improving device security with each identified threat. There was a privacy-first procedure during the app's development with no personal data collection and monitoring limited to necessary device features.
Dallas, TX
United States
Dallas, TX launched the Period Access Dallas program offering free menstruation products
The City of Dallas Office of Community Care partnered with Dallas Public Library and Dallas Park and Recreation to launch the Period Access Dallas program. The community program provides free menstruation products, including pads and tampons, in public facilities including recreation centers, community centers and branch libraries concentrated in high-poverty neighborhoods.
Dallas, TX
United States
Dallas, TX considers requiring event promoters to register with the city and develop safety plans
The Dallas City Council Public Safety Committee is considering the proposed Commercial Promoter Ordinance that would require event promoters to register with the city and develop approved safety plans. According to the proposed ordinance, event promoters that fail to follow these rules would be fined at least $2,000 per violation. Code enforcement and event service workers would monitor for unpermitted events to reduce violations and promote public safety.
Dallas, TX
United States
Dallas, TX partnered with UTSA criminologists to reduce violent crime through data-driven policing
The Dallas Police Department partnered with University of Texas-San Antonio (UTSA) criminologists to develop a violent crime reduction strategy using evidence-based practices. The strategy was created based on a hybrid of historic/predictive data modeling and integrated deterrence methods. The strategy involved identifying higher crime areas and either assigning more officers to that zone or apply more focus on a small percentage of offenders responsible for most of the crime.
Dallas, TX
United States
Dallas, TX partners with Texas Retailers Association to address the issue of food deserts
The Dallas City Council is working with consultants from the Texas Retailers Association to address the issues preventing grocery stores from opening in southern Dallas food deserts. The consultants suggested that the city reduce planning and zoning hurdles for grocery store owners and eliminate some of the fees levied on grocery stores. The City Council will use this feedback to create a plan to attract quality grocers to the southern Dallas area later this year.
Dallas, TX
United States
Dallas, TX is launching a $72 million rapid rehousing initiative to help 2,600 homeless residents
The Dallas City Council approved a $72 million rapid rehousing initiative to help 2,600 homeless residents. During the program, participants will have their rent paid for up to a year by the non-profit Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance and be connected to various social services.
Dallas, TX
United States