Dallas police chief fires back against Gov. Abbott’s bash on downtown safety

The Brief

  • Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux pushed back after Gov. Abbott blamed city leaders for safety issues downtown.
  • Comeaux cited faster response times and nearly 200 arrests in the central business district in 2025.
  • Downtown safety, homelessness, and vacancies remain debated as Dallas faces criticism over AT&T’s move.

DALLAS Days after the governor blamed Dallas city leaders for losing AT&T to Plano, the Dallas police chief is firing back.

He released a statement touting arrest numbers and response times in Downtown Dallas.

Downtown Dallas safety

According to police:

Less than nine months into his role as Dallas police chief, Daniel Comeaux cited making 196 arrests in the Central Business District in 2025.

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