Project Safe Neighborhoods Expands in Fort Worth

0:00Federal officials just announced that Project Safe Neighborhoods is expanding in Fort Worth with a brand-new second zone. This program targets violent crime, and the new area stretches east and west along Interstate 35 west, bordered by highway 30 of North, and seminary drive down south. It's hitting hard on gangs, drugs, guns, and straight-up violence in those spots. This comes right after a press conference this Tuesday led by the top federal prosecutor in North Texas. After teaming up with heavy hitters like Fort Worth Police, Taren County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, DEA, and even US, postal inspectors to lock it down. The push feels timely as North Texas gears up to host matches for the FIFA World Cup this summer, putting all eyes on the region. PSN kicked off nationwide back in 2001 from the Justice Department, zeroing in on a community's worst crime spots with real solutions. Fort Worth's original zone launched in 2013, focusing on Southeast neighborhoods like

1:00Stop Six, Polly, and Seminary. Meanwhile, the Dallas side started in 2018, and just got its own expansion announcement last month. With these collaborative moves, they're dead set on pulling violent offenders off the streets and bringing back safety to homes and businesses just in. Time for the Global Spotlight. Stay informed with Dallas News Today, AI-powered updates.