Dallas police say they are preparing for protests following Friday's release of body camera footage of the confrontation between Memphis police officers and Tyre Nichols.
Chief Eddie Garcia addresses the steps the Dallas Police Department is taking to prepare for protests following the release of footage showing the beating of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers.a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop.
READ MORE:Nichols’ family and their lawyers say the footage shows officers savagely beating the 29-year-old father and FedEx worker for three minutes.Dallas police tell FOX 4 they will have response teams on standby and that additional patrols will be called in as are needed. "If this video is what it is portrayed to be, no one is more upset about it, we are as upset as the community that our badge once again has gotten tarnished," said Chief Garcia on Friday afternoon. Chief Garcia and Command Staff have been in contact with community and faith leaders, along with other law enforcement agencies and departments, according to police. In a statement, Dallas PD says they will "ensure anyone who chooses to peacefully protest can do so safely and securely in our city." The department also says it will take "appropriate action" if anyone attempts to threaten lives or harm people and property.A 'Justice for Tyre Nichols' rally outside of Dallas police headquarters is scheduled for 6:30 p.m."When that tape comes out tomorrow, it’s going to be horrific. I didn’t see it, but from what I hear it’s going to be horrific," Wells told the crowd.Two Dallas Police Department officers and one Garland Police Department officer have been indicted on charges related to the police response to protests in Dallas following the death of George Floyd in 2020. During the George Floyd protests in May 2020 some Downtown Dallas businesses were damaged and looted.Texas DPS Troopers and Texas National Guard members were brought in to help law enforcement.
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