Dallas police union raises concerns over ‘preferential treatment’ in investigation of top DPD spokesperson

The Brief

  • Allison Hudson, assistant director of media relations for Dallas Police, is under criminal investigation for the felony offense of impersonating a public servant, according to the Dallas Police Association.
  • The DPA president released a statement questioning whether Hudson has been receiving preferential treatment.
  • Police have not officially confirmed the specific reason for the investigation, though reports tie it to a citizen complaint over unauthorized police vehicle use.

DALLAS – The Dallas Police Association has put out a statement raising concerns over “preferential treatment” within the Dallas Police Department amid a criminal investigation involving a top spokesperson for the agency.

What the investigation is about

What we know:

The Dallas Police Department confirmed last week that Allison Hudson, who serves as the department’s assistant director of media relations, is currently under investigation by the agency’s Public Integrity Unit.

While police did not share a reason why, a source told Fox 4 the investigation was likely related to a citizen complaint filed in August. The complaint reportedly involved Hudson’s use of a police vehicle with lights and sirens, which, as a civilian employee, she is not authorized to do.…

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