Dallas city leaders gathered on Tuesday for the monthly Public Safety Committee meeting to review how the police department is addressing crime, improving emergency response times, and strengthening recruitment.
One of the key updates came from the Dallas Police Department, which announced it had hired 330 new officers — 30 more than its target. That’s a notable increase from the 253 officers hired during the 2023–24 cycle. Department leaders credited a referral incentive program among current officers as one of the most effective recruitment tools.
“This is the second-largest class in the department’s history,” said Police Chief Daniel Comeaux. Committee members, including Council Member Cara Mendelsohn, praised the department’s progress…