Public Safety

Latest information regarding DPD Chief search
City Manager T.C. Broadnax expects to select and appoint a new chief by the end of the year. __________________________________________________________________________ City …

Search underway for new police chief, community input needed
The search for a new chief for the Dallas Police Department is underway. As part of the process, the firm …

Pandemic friendly Halloween activities for your little ghouls, goblins
If you’re planning a night of spooks, skeletons and sweets, make sure you are protecting yourself and loved ones from …

DPD expands successful Starlight program
A dramatic reduction in crime in Dallas is the positive result of a crime-fighting initiative called “Starlight” which was launched …

Dallas Chief Reneé Hall resigns citing undisclosed opportunity
Dallas Police Chief Reneé Hall announced Tuesday her resignation as Chief of Police in the City of Dallas. Hall initially …

Dallas Police to conduct special initiative to enforce juvenile curfew, crack down on street racers with support from downtown business partners
Due to public safety concerns and recent crime in downtown Dallas, the Dallas Police Department (DPD) is collaborating with the …

City accepting applications for the Healthy Homes Lead Paint Reduction program
The City of Dallas was awarded $2.3 million from The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to remove lead-based paint …

Mayor Johnson announces Safe Communities Initiative Fund
Mayor Eric Johnson on Thursday announced the creation of the Mayor’s Safe Communities Initiative Fund. The Fund, hosted by the …

Dallas receives $500,000 for immigrant communities impacted by COVID-19
The City of Dallas Office of Welcoming Communities and Immigrant Affairs (WCIA) has partnered with the Open Society Foundations (OSF) to establish …

Fight The Bite: Mosquito Prevention in Dallas
The City of Dallas actively monitors for mosquito borne diseases by collecting mosquitoes for testing weekly during their active months. …