Aiming to prevent lawsuits, Dallas eliminates police officer-to-resident ratio

DALLAS – The Dallas City Council repealed part of a 1988 city ordinance requiring the city to maintain a ratio of three police officers for every 1,000 residents. Members approved the move Wednesday, 8-2, with little discussion. Mayor Eric Johnson and Councilman Jesse Moreno were the lone no votes, with five members absent.

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