Dallas Police Numbers and Trump's Crime Rhetoric
The city of Dallas increased its police numbers before President Trump's announcement on crime.
A nonprofit organization, Dallas HERO, claimed the city was descending into anarchy despite a decrease in violent crime rates.
Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals, roving mobs of wild youth, drugged-out maniacs and homeless people.
President Trump made this statement during an August 11 press conference, announcing the deployment of National Guard troops and federal agents to major cities.
- Dallas increased police numbers before Trump's crime rhetoric.
- Violent crime rates were falling in Dallas.
- Locals fear the push for more police could be used as a playbook.
Author's summary: Dallas boosted police numbers before Trump's crime speech.