This Memorial Day weekend will be a busy one for law enforcement across North Texas.
From the lakes to the streets, you can expect to see a bigger police presence while out enjoying the holiday weekend. Dallas police have already increased patrols throughout the city this entire week. They’re in full Click It Or Ticket mode, which is@ Dallas PD
While all of the city is under an increased DWI watch, focus areas in Dallas include the busy Trinity Groves, Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts District, Downtown Dallas, and Uptown Dallas."If you've been drinking and you feel like you can't drive. Call an Uber. Call somebody to pick you up. Call a family friend. It's not worth it getting arrested,” said Sr. Cpl. Brian Martinez with the Dallas Police Department. “It's not worth maybe costing your own life or somebody else's life.
"Any of our high-populated areas are already going to have the enforcement there. What we're going to do is have our directed response units, our gang units, and any of our specialized units assisting in patrol. be already on scene or in the general area of these higher populated areas,” said Officer Buddy Calzada with Fort Worth police.
Calzada said police will also be relying on good community members to be their eyes and ears this weekend. "The biggest thing is, in the community, we can rely on them just as much. If you see something, say something. Do not hesitate to pick up the phone, call 911, and report any illegal activity you may be seeing taking place right here in Fort Worth,” said Calzada.
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