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Court briefly shelter‑in‑place after suspicious vehicle; public speakers challenge restricted access
Summary
A suspicious vehicle near the records building prompted a temporary shelter‑in‑place and extra security while the county bomb squad investigated. Several public commenters later said members of the public were wrongly denied entry during the incident and demanded clearer access policies.
Dallas County’s Commissioners Court enacted a temporary shelter‑in‑place during its April 7 meeting after law‑enforcement reported a suspicious vehicle near the records building and summoned EOD/bomb‑squad units.
The presiding judge instructed that non‑badge-holders be wand‑screened and asked the public not to enter adjacent buildings until safety checks were complete.…
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