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Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2012 08:09:36 +0000 (UTC)
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http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/Dallas-police-set-up-to-stop- looters-before-they-start-146102825.html
DALLAS - Security was the concern Tuesday night after tornadoes
tore apart homes and businesses in several parts of North Texas.
There were a lot of neighborhoods without power, and a lot of
homes completely exposed. Dallas Police Chief David Brown told
News 8 he was worried about looting.
DPD set up a command post at the Tommie Allen Recreation Center
in South Dallas. It's close to where about 50 homes were damaged.
The chief was worried that with street lights out, criminals may
try to sneak in and loot damaged homes. So Dallas police brought
in flood lights, along with extra officers, so they can patrol
the damaged areas around-the-clock.
They put roadblocks in place in some areas, and police tried to
restrict access to devastated neighborhoods to residents.
Officers realize disaster victims can be tempting targets to
criminals.
As we move into the recovery, the Dallas police had a quick
reminders.
Of course, they warned to avoid downed power lines, but also
urged people to be careful with generators and power tools
during the clean-up. Make sure generators are outside to avoid
carbon monoxide poisoning, and when you start cleaning up
Wednesday, use common sense with power tools.
But the big concern Tuesday night was the lack of power in many
neighborhoods.
If driving around in areas where street lights and traffic
lights are out, police urge you to slow down and watch out for
pedestrians or other cars.
I wonder if Bobbi knows the police will post her blotter photo
when she gets arrested for looting.
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