A year before President Donald Trump's crime rhetoric, Dallas voted to increase police presence.
Leaders at Dallas HERO claimed the city was descending into anarchy, despite falling violent crime rates.
Residents, including some law enforcement officials and at least one prominent Trump supporter, fear the push could be used as a playbook.
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Author's summary: Dallas faces consequences of increased police presence.