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Dallas Police Department Partners with RollKall to Streamline Off-Duty Job Process

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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The Dallas Police Department (DPD) today announced its partnership with RollKall, a leading provider of extra-duty management software solutions.

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  • The Dallas Police Department (DPD) today announced its partnership with RollKall, a leading provider of extra-duty management software solutions.
  • Use of RollKall will help to streamline and automate the Department’s off-duty job program, benefiting both law enforcement and the businesses and entities that hire Dallas Police employees for off-duty details.
  • We are proud to partner with the Dallas Police Department and look forward to supporting their extra-duty program."
  • RollKall CEO Brad Duea added, "Our collaboration with the Dallas Police Department underscores our commitment to providing innovative solutions that benefit both law enforcement and the businesses they serve.

NSSF'S PROJECT CHILDSAFE, LOCAL LEADERS LAUNCH "PROJECT CHILDSAFE DALLAS" TO ADDRESS FIREARM SAFETY, SUICIDE PREVENTION

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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WASHINGTON and DALLAS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Dallas Police Department and several other Dallas-based organizations, today announced the start of  "Project ChildSafe® Dallas," a citywide initiative to promote firearm safety and secure firearm storage to help prevent firearm accidents, thefts and suicide throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

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  • The program is modeled after similar programs across through the U.S., including in Columbia, South Carolina; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Memphis, Tennessee, and others.
  • Over the course of the next several weeks, NSSF's Project ChildSafe initiative will provide more than 10,000 cable gun locks and educational resources to these partners to distribute to local residents – free of charge and no questions asked.
  • The gun locks and safety literature are being made available through a grant to NSSF from the office of Gov.
  • "We know secure firearm storage works – it is the number one way to help prevent firearm accidents, thefts and suicide," said Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO.

The Dallas Morning News’ Groundbreaking Fentanyl Series Receives Accolades and National Notice

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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DALLAS, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq:DALN) -

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  • The ambitious series, for which more than two dozen News staffers are contributing, has been covered on CNN and produced praise for its work.
  • “ Deadly Fake: 30 Days Inside Fentanyl’s Grip on North Texas ” tells the story of a prominent Dallas couple who lost their son to fentanyl.
  • It looks at the rough street life of Brooklynn, an addict whose life is consumed by the readily available drug.
  • The Texas Legislature has designated October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to increase awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and potential overdoses.

GardaWorld Cash Offers Up to $50,000 Reward for Information in Dallas Homicide

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - GardaWorld Cash today announced it is seeking public assistance to help law enforcement apprehend the individuals responsible for the reprehensible fatal shooting of a GardaWorld Cash employee in Dallas, Texas.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - GardaWorld Cash today announced it is seeking public assistance to help law enforcement apprehend the individuals responsible for the reprehensible fatal shooting of a GardaWorld Cash employee in Dallas, Texas.
  • GardaWorld Cash is appreciative of the efforts of law enforcement and would like to assist the ongoing investigation.
  • GardaWorld Cash is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those responsible for this heinous crime and/or recovery of the stolen funds.
  • GardaWorld Cash will determine the appropriate amount and timing of the reward to be paid, up to $50,000, at its sole direction.

Venture Metals+ Names John T Shaddox as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Metals+ ("Venture Metals" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-touch recycling solutions to the industrials, manufacturing, energy and metals sectors, announced today that it has appointed John T Shaddox as Chief Executive Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Metals+ ("Venture Metals" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-touch recycling solutions to the industrials, manufacturing, energy and metals sectors, announced today that it has appointed John T Shaddox as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Shaddox brings nearly three decades of general management experience to Venture Metals, comprising both commercial and operational roles.
  • Venture Metals' Co-Founders and Directors Mike Uhrick and Mark Chazanow added, "We are thrilled to welcome John T to the team.
  • "We are delighted to announce John T's appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Venture Metals," stated Chris Whalen and Adi Pekmezovic, Venture Metals Directors and Co-Founders of Mill Rock Capital.

Dallas Southern Pride Announces the 2023 Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration, June 16-18

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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DALLAS, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas Southern Pride will host its highly anticipated annual Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration, June 16-18, 2023. This year's celebration will include a myriad of events, including the return of the sold-out Festival and Pool Party, Welcome Reception, health and wellness screenings, wellness summits, and networking mixers. The three-day weekend of festivities will commence with the Dallas Southern Pride Welcome Reception hosted by Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences on Friday, June 16 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Houston & New Orleans Invades Dallas party from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Thrive Night Club, 1015 Elm St., Dallas, Texas, 75202. Some of the biggest names in hip-hop and entertainment, including Supahbadd and KenTheMan, are confirmed to perform at the Juneteenth Unity Festival and Pool Party on Saturday, June 17 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Samuell-Grand Aquatic Center, 3201 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, Texas. We are also highlighting several LGBTQ and local artists. The weekend will conclude with the Kirk Myers-Hill Signature Brunch from 12p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1015 Elm St., Dallas, Texas 75202 and "The Climax" party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Thrive Night Club.

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  • DALLAS, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas Southern Pride will host its highly anticipated annual Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration, June 16-18, 2023.
  • "Juneteenth is an opportunity to showcase unity and display the belief that we are all stronger together," said Ahmad Goree, Dallas Southern Pride's new leader.
  • A staple in the city of Dallas during Pride Month since 2008, the 2023 Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration also establishes the Celebration becoming the new official Black Pride Weekend.
  • The 2022 Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration brought thousands of visitors to the Metroplex and sold-out all its host hotels.

Ahmad Goree Named New Leader of Dallas Southern Pride

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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DALLAS, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas Southern Pride (DSP), the premier organization hosting pride events throughout the Dallas metroplex, announced today that Ahmad Goree, former director of public affairs, will assume the role of chief operations officer and director of engagement of Dallas Southern Pride, effective immediately. Goree succeeds the late Kirk Myers-Hill, who was president of Dallas Southern Pride, and a beloved member of the community whose contributions will be greatly missed.

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  • DALLAS, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas Southern Pride (DSP), the premier organization hosting pride events throughout the Dallas metroplex, announced today that Ahmad Goree, former director of public affairs, will assume the role of chief operations officer and director of engagement of Dallas Southern Pride, effective immediately.
  • Goree succeeds the late Kirk Myers-Hill, who was president of Dallas Southern Pride, and a beloved member of the community whose contributions will be greatly missed.
  • In 2022, Goree was named a 2022 Dallas Business Journal 40 under 40 honoree and Public Relations Society 40 under 40.
  • In 2021, he was recognized as the Mayor of Dallas LGBT Taskforce Leader of the Year, LGBT Chamber of Commerce Community Leader of the Year, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leader, and Fort Worth Business Press Emerging Leader.

The Conference on Crimes Against Women Announces the State Department’s Cindy Dyer as Keynote Speaker

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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"We will never succeed in our fight to end violence against women and children if we do not address the societal devastation of human trafficking.

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  • "We will never succeed in our fight to end violence against women and children if we do not address the societal devastation of human trafficking.
  • "We are extremely fortunate to have as, our keynote speaker, United States TIP Ambassador Cindy Dyer to share with us her expertise in fighting gender-based violence.
  • A gifted speaker, Ambassador Dyer began her career as a domestic violence prosecutor with the Dallas County District Attorney's office.
  • Ultimately, this training facilitates improvement of policies, practices, strategies, and collaborative responses to all crimes against women.

President Biden Signs Big Cat Public Safety Act to End Abuses Seen in 'Tiger King' into Law

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, the Center for a Humane Economy, and Big Cat Rescue applauded the signing of the bipartisan Big Cat Public Safety Act , H.R.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Animal Wellness Action, the Animal Wellness Foundation, the Center for a Humane Economy, and Big Cat Rescue applauded the signing of the bipartisan Big Cat Public Safety Act , H.R.
  • “We applaud President Biden for inking the much-needed Big Cat Public Safety Act into law," said Marty Irby , executive director at Animal Wellness Action.
  • “As a result, big cats suffer terribly and risk public safety.
  • That original measure had a drafting flaw, and the Big Cat Public Safety Act seeks to correct that problem and to ban breeding big cats for the pet trade and for commercial cub petting.

The Legacy Knit and Crochet Club Donates a Record 4,733 Handmade Items to 15 Dallas and Plano Organizations

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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PLANO, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ladies of The Legacy Willow Bend made their annual donation of handmade knit and crocheted goods to 15 Greater Dallas and Plano organizations this week.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ladies of The Legacy Willow Bend made their annual donation of handmade knit and crocheted goods to 15 Greater Dallas and Plano organizations this week.
  • The Legacy Willow Bend, Plano's only life care retirement community, is home to The Legacy Knit and Crochet Club, the community's knit and crochet group that has created 38,148 pieces since its inception in 2010.
  • If you are interested in supporting The Legacy Knit and Crochet Club in their work and would like to support their efforts, consider donating yarn.
  • Donations to the group may be dropped off with the concierge at the front desk at The Legacy Willow Bend.