DHS Grants $51M for World Cup Security in Dallas

0:00It's March 25th. Welcome in. This is Dallas News today, where local news meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. The Department of Homeland Security just gave the Dallas Host Committee more than $51 million for World Cup security, including $22 million straight to the Dallas Police Department. This cash will mainly cover salaries and overtime for officers protecting events around the tournament next summer. Even though the main games happen at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas will buzz with activity. The International Broadcast Center sets up at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center downtown, hosting 3,500 media members, and staff from everywhere. Fair part turns into the FIFA Fan Fest spot, running on all 34 matchdays from June 11th through July 19th. It promises food, fun, and huge watch parties, pulling in about 1.5 million visitors total. His chief Daniel Camo says they'll use $1,300,000 on gear like surveillance cameras, anti-ramming

1:02barricades, and extra vehicles. He stresses safety comes first, no matter the funding. On top of that, a separate $10 million grant targets drone threats with new tech to keep venue secure. Dallas leaders are gearing up to handle the crowds and risks smoothly.