Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention

Dallas officials are estimating police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention will cost about $1.8 million. Additional expenses are expected across city departments as planners work to determine whether the city can be reimbursed.Dallas Office of Emergency Management Director Kevin Oden cautioned that the figures are planning estimates and do not necessarily represent new, unreimbursed costs to the city’s general fund.Dallas estimates $1.8M police security cost for RNCAt the Dallas Finance Committee meeting Monday, Oden told council members the preliminary estimate for the Dallas Police Department is $1.8 million. Transportation and Public Works is estimating another $14,000 for personnel, barriers and cleanup.Some expenses could be covered through existing agreements or special-event permits, he said.According to Oden, the city has an existing agreement with the U.S. Capitol Police that can reimburse certain eligible police costs.Dallas looks for federal, event reimb