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04/24/2020 04:03 PM CDT

Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced the creation of the Office of Integrated Public Safety Solutions (OIPSS) and transfer of Executive Assistant Police Chief David Pughes to a new position as the inaugural Integrated Public Safety Solutions Officer effective April 29, 2020. The OIPSS will work with various City departments and outside agencies to mitigate circumstances that promote, encourage, or ...

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04/24/2020 02:05 PM CDT

Walgreens opens new COVID-19 testing site in Dallas

Walgreens has opened a COVID-19 testing site in Dallas at 2060 S. Buckner Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75217. According to Walgreens, the tests will be conducted outside of the store, and pharmacists will oversee patients’ self-administration of the COVID-19 test. All drive-thru testing will be conducted outside, and patients are asked to not leave their vehicles. “I am thrilled to welcome this ...

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04/24/2020 10:07 AM CDT

Dallas responds to COVID-19 with innovative, data-driven initiatives

The City of Dallas Office of Innovation is leading several data-driven initiatives to aid in the City’s efforts in responding to COVID-19. Through data, design and process improvement, the Office of Innovation is making it easier for Dallas residents to easily digest complex information and provide feedback to impact decision making.  Here is a brief look into some of the unique projects Dallas’ Office of Innovation has implemented.  DFW Regional COVID-19 dashboard The Office of Innovation launched the COVID-19 DFW ...

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