Officials say they will have more officers ont he streets than ever before to ensure that celebrations don't get out of hand. The Y2K plan has been in the works for more than six months. Police officials said people should know they will be on the lookout for people who are firing guns into the air, illegal fireworks and anyone making threats. A major focus will be the Year 2000 celebration downtown, where 30,000 people are expected. The Fort Worth Police Department has a network of other law enforcement agencies like the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms on call for immediate response if needed.
Police expect to rely on citizens to report problems.
They will be out on their beat work with Citizen on Patrol members who will be out that evening in the neighborhoods. Fort Worth Police officer will be on call for New Year's Eve in case of an emergency situation. Police dispatchers will have generators standing by if electric power is lost, ensuring uninterrupted communications with patrol officers. Officials also say they have made arrangements for temporary detention facilities if the jail fills up. WFAA-TV Co. All Rights Reserved.