May 22 Dallas police say they are just now getting the handle on what was considered to be an out of control prostitution problem. Yet, many of those who are part of the problem are still out on the streets. If you thought Sunday night would be a slow night for prostitutes on Harry Hines Boulevard in Dallas, think again. You can find the traditional hooker walking down the street, which is lined with seedy motels and adult businesses. She says she needs the money to feed her baby.
Police have a harder time capturing the prostitutes who strolled by in their vehicles.
Dates are arranged on the go and consummated in the neighborhoods a few blocks away. A massive increase in prostitution in the neighborhoods last summer left residents outraged and prompted a revolt. A group of Northwest Dallas neighborhood activists fought to reclaim the city streets by video taping the activity, and then playing it to shocked politicians at city hall. But the officers will be the first to tell you the laws they have to work with are frustratingly weak. Yes, they'll be back out.