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Dallas police taking over freeway enforcement as county traffic partnership ends
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Shannon Miller , as published by NBC5 DFW
· August 10, 2026
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After a 17-year partnership with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, the Dallas Police Department will soon take over freeway traffic enforcement within the city. The current interlocal agreement for the Dallas County Highway Traffic Program, which began Oct. 1, 2025, is set to end Aug. 28. The p...
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Key takeaway The current interlocal agreement for the Dallas County Highway Traffic Program, which began Oct.
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What is this story about? After a 17-year partnership with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, the Dallas Police Department will soon take over freeway traffic enforcement within the city. The current interlocal agreement for the Dallas County Highway Traffic Program, which began Oct. 1, 2025, is set to end Aug. 28. The p...
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