How Much Did the NRA Convention, President's Visit Cost Dallas Police?

The National Rifle Association's annual convention last weekend cost Dallas police $575,000, the city manager said on Thursday.The NRA spent $150,000 on 400 off-duty officers who patrolled the downtown convention center and its perimeter starting last Thursday through Sunday.Dallas' $575,000 bill includes security and traffic control for rallies, protests and President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Dallas to speak at the convention, City Manager T.C. Broadnax said.  Continue reading...