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. …