Deputy Chief Gloria Perez, commander of the Northeast Division will facilitate the evening, which will include a presentation on homeland security and intelligence by Deputy Chief Catrina Shead of the Strategic Deployment Bureau. There will also be an opportunity to split into smaller groups to discuss specific areas of concern. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Officer Mitch Gatson at 214.671.0160 or mitchell.gatson@pdp.ci.dallas.tx.us.

The Friends of Tietze Park Foundation will hold its sixth annual document shredding event, TietzShred on March 23rd from 9am-1pm. Iron Mountain will be on site in the parking lot to shred any and all documents. Cost is $7 for up to one standard box or bag (approximately 30 lbs) and $5 per additional box or bag. For more information, visit their website or email tietzeshred@sbcglobal.net.

The City of Dallas will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 to receive citizens’ comments on the proposed FY 13-14 Operating, Capital, Grant and Trust Budgets. Members of the public wishing to make comments are invited to attend the public hearing, which will be held not earlier than 1pm in the City Council Chambers, Dallas City Hall, 6th floor, 1500 Marilla St. Anyone interested in signing up in advance to speak at the public hearing may contact the City Secretary’s Office at 214-670-3738.