Dallas police remain vigilant after Brown, Australia shootings

After an attack targeting a Jewish gathering at a famous Australian beach on Sunday killed at least 15 people, and two people were killed and nine others wounded in a shooting Saturday afternoon at Brown University, the Dallas Police Department is closely monitoring potential impacts to the city.

DPD said there are currently no credible threats to Dallas. With Hanukkah beginning Sunday evening, the department is enhancing safety measures and maintaining a heightened presence at related events throughout the city.

The department said its Fusion Center is working with regional and national Fusion Centers and law enforcement partners to share “timely and relevant” information.

What is the Fusion Center?

DPD’s Fusion Center operates around the clock and “exchanges and disseminates information and intelligence data related to criminal activity, criminal enterprises and suspected terrorist activity,” according to the department…

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