PILLAR: Safe
AGENDA DATE: April 8, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) application for and acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Texas Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) for the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program (C-UAS) and the C-UAS: City of Dallas FIFA World Cup Protection Project (Grant No. 5731701, Federal/State Award ID No. EMW-2026-CU-05004, Assistance Listing No. 97.161) in the amount of $10,382,400.00 to provide the deployment of portable drone mitigation assets, including mobile trailers and handheld mitigation devices, to enhance the department's counter-unmanned aerial systems capability for the period January 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $10,382,400.00 in the HSGD Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $10,382,400.00 in the HSGD Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement with the HSGD and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $10,382,400.00 - Financing: HSGD Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Fund
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BACKGROUND
The Dallas Police Department is requesting funding to purchase mobile trailers and handheld systems capable of detecting, identifying, and tracking drones, along with counter-UAS capabilities. These tools will enhance airspace security at major events and help protect critical infrastructure, starting with operations supporting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After the World Cup, the portable drone detection and mitigation systems will remain available for ongoing and rapid deployment across Dallas and the surrounding region to...
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