Proud of this City and men and women who stand guard. Together we are stronger. Page is not constantly monitored, please call 911 for emergency assistance.
Tragic night for us. This, a small sign of respect and admiration for a fallen brother and his family. Thank you to all Fire/EMS and to Baylor Medical Center for your tireless efforts. Rest easy, hero. We’ll take it from here.
It is with a heavy heart that I announce that this morning at approximately 0125 a
@DallasPD
officer, working an accident scene, was struck and killed by a DWI driver. Our department is once again mourning, but we are heartened by the strength of his family. Godspeed my brother.
At lunch,this young man approaches.“Hello sir my name is Jalen, and I just wanted to shake your hand, let you know I want to be a police officer. Me-(BEAMING)“That’s awesome Jalen, how old are you?” Jalen- “21” Me- “I’m waiting for you Jalen, let’s go!
@DallasPD
#PUMPED
Just got off the phone with this officer.He told me, the little girl was him at one time. I don’t really have the words to describe this, and I’m kinda choked up as I even type.Been doin this job for a long time, these acts get me every time. I’ll let y’all read. We’re all proud.
Receiving the flag is both heartbreaking and honorable. To all our surviving spouses, moms, dads, sons, daughters and extended families: Thank you for lending us your heroes. They sacrificed, not only for their communities, but for our nation. We are forever grateful.
@DallasPD
You can train officers on tactics and scenarios all day long, but I cannot train bravery or courage. THIS, this right here…is bravery and courage. We need officers to be both guardian and warrior. Officer Cronin epitomized both yesterday. He made
@dallaspd
@CityOfDallas
proud.
So.... talking to this future Texan (aka mom) at breakfast about moving her out this summer. This is how this talk went.
Mom- “Papi, tienen mi banco y un Target?”
Me- (Smiling and shaking my head). “Um....yes mom. They have your bank and a Target.” 🤦🏻♂️😂 Classic and adorable!
It was an absolute honor Mr President, thank you for the great conversation and for your continued support of
@DallasPD
and Law Enforcement throughout our country!
It is with a heavy heart that I share that, after a brave fight,
@DallasPD
Officer Jacob Arellano, died this morning as a result of his injuries sustained in the head on collision. Please keep Jacob, his son, his girlfriend, and his family in your prayers. Rest easy brother…
As I reflect on my first 3 weeks. With people suffering from the power crisis and as we prepare for Mitchell’s funeral. I’m heartened by this sun today.Always light in the darkness, Dallas.We’ll get through this together. Thankful I’m here. Together we’re stronger.
@DallasPD
.
When you’re on your way from Southeast to Southcentral, been here 3 days....and someone says, “Hey, you’re Chief Garcia, I’m praying for you!” Ya gotta stop, say thanks.... and grab a selfie!
Walking back to H/Q after a meeting,in front I happen to see two more future
@DallasPD
ofcrs, Armani and Amaya. Twin sisters,it was career day today and they wanted to stop by the PD.This meeting wasn’t planned,but everything happens for a reason.We’ll see you in 16 years,ladies!
Tonight, the community and our officers came together to honor Officer Mitchell Penton, a two year veteran of
@DallasPD
who gave his life serving this city, with a vigil. Soon, he will be laid to rest. We will honor him and his family always. I’m so proud to wear this patch.
I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the outstanding effort and split second decision of Dallas Fire Rescue
@DallasFireRes_q
, for providing cover to our wounded as they were extracted. Now THAT is true teamwork. Appreciate you!
Y’all know…been saying this for the last 8 mos, how I’ve fallen in love with my
@DallasPD
, THIS City, and the Great State of TEXAS. My first of many visits to the
@StateFairOfTX
, couldn’t have been more special. Thanks Big Tex! And don’t mind me, I’m just crushing this corndog!
Prayers up Dallas! One of our
@DallasPD
officers, reporting for his watch late last night, was struck head on by a wrong way driver in a major collision, and is fighting in critical condition. Our prayers are with our officer and his family.
I tell ya, I love meeting
@DallasPD
“officers” at the pumps! Ran into “Aygo” and his partner, Senior corporal Ceraso today. I’m told this GOOOOD BOOOY, recently took a Robbery/Carjacking suspect into custody. He fast. Just sayin’.
Sometimes my friends back in California can’t understand how I’ve fallen in love with my new City
@DallasPD
so quickly. Well, today was another example of how that has happened. Honored to have been part of the true meaning of Memorial Day, and the 10th annual , “Carry the Load”
So…..been getting texts all morning from friends both from within
@DallasPD
and out, cuz apparently someone got ahold of this thing and it’s been making the rounds. Classic! 😂. But….I love it!..Because like I always say.. I am a COP FIRST, Chief second.
Drug houses are a detriment to our city. Today, Dallas SWAT served a warrant at a high risk location. 6 people were arrested for narco. But, it was the 10th time in 3 yrs we’ve hit this location. My message to landlords: Be warned, be responsible or we WILL hold YOU accountable.
Praying and mourning alongside our brothers and sisters from
@MesquitePD_TX
, their fallen hero and his family. The
@DallasPD
also wears your patch today, and for as long as you need our assistance.
Great meeting with Dr. Hinojosa today! Necessary partnership. We’re not going to arrest our way out of the issues that face us. Our kids ARE the future, and education is critical and absolutely a long term strategy for a safer Dallas.
@DallasPD
Ok.... I had an event tonight, and I’m kinda hungry, so I broke down. Had to go bun-less.....but let’s see what the hype is all about. First Whataburger experience. 🤷🏻♂️
81 in January, and Puerto Rico, California, all she’s known …and, Well, she just wanted her bank and her Target. Welcome to Dallas Mami, we have them both! “Es mi turno para quidarte”. Welcome to Texas mama! You will love
@DallasPD
and Dallas, TEXAS, as much as I do! We’re home.
Emotional day for
@DallasPD
. No better way to end 7/7/2021…..my brothers and sisters in law enforcement have heard this too many times, but in our fallen’s honor, tonight…..Residents of the city of Dallas….. Stand by for “the tone.”
Congrats to all of our new promotees as we embark on this mission. But I gotta send a special shout out to newly promoted Deputy Chief, and right hand woman Monique Alex, who I also chose as my Chief of Staff. Let’s do this, Mo!
@DallasPD
As we get ready for the night, I wanna take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable New Years Eve. And tremendous gratitude to the men and women of
@DallasPD
, who instead of celebrating with family and friends tonight…will stand guard for our City.
A long day.... but the suspect wanted for murder and 4 counts of aggravated assault with a firearm........not to mention shooting at our task force officers........ is finally in custody. Outstanding work
@DallasPD
and
@TacticalDPD
SWAT....methodical. NO ONE BETTER!
Today
@DallasPD
serves alongside our
@MesquitePD_TX
brothers and sisters in Mesquite, while their hero is laid to rest. We honor Sgt Houston by patrolling in his city today. We ARE family. THIS is what it means to wear the same patch. Rest easy brother, we’ll take it from here.
Bennett is a 6yr little boy who has been diagnosed with Lymphoma. He’s fought hard and he’s winning! His dream IS to be a Police Officer
@DallasPD
. He “wants to arrest the bad guys.” Music to my ears, Bennett!I hope your visit was special my little warrior.Also,LOVE the haircut!
Woke up to a story about Cafe Momentum.A successful restaurant in Dallas.Staffed by juvenile offenders who have just been released from juvenile detention (12mos program).I’m all in! LONG TERM solutions! Need more of this.Just found my first downtown meal!
#iamup
@DallasPD
Rolled U/C today! Ok not U/C but plain clothes 🤷🏻♂️,with
@DallasPD
Narcotics. From briefing to the arrest of a drug dealer poisoning our streets. We ask our people to sacrifice for the mission. We gotta get out of the office and witness their outstanding work. Great takedown!PROUD!
This young man is a fighter! His dream is to become a
@DallasPD
officer. Today we made him Chief for the day. His strength and that of his parents as he fights is inspiring, we hope he enjoyed his day. Thanks for your leadership, Chief Brandon! P.S. I’m not crying, your crying.
Good Lord….My people know how to get me to do things.🤦🏻♂️ All in the name of recruiting! COME TO TEXAS!! Become part of the
@DallasPD
family!! It’s an easy transition!!😉
“Please, let us have tattoos they asked…..” Well, I pushed back for over 3 1/2 yrs. They work tirelessly for our city….I gotta evolve a little… Won’t be everyday…..but, here we go !
@DallasPD
I pray for our victims. I am also inspired by the bravery shown by units yesterday, as they were immediately met with rifle fire (a round lodging in the headrest). An example of the dangers our officers face daily, as they respond to tragedy. Be safe my brothers and sisters.
Can’t believe it! I went wheels down exactly a year ago today to become part of my
@DallasPD
family. It sure is great being HOME. Let’s KEEP doing this, Big D!
FYI, Siri has an APB out for me this morning, cuz someone found the quickest route to the office, without Google maps...like a big boy!
#progress
@DallasPD
Listen here, after all the late night/early morning breaks, and all the much needed laughs with partners in these last 30 years at many 7-Eleven’s, when a 7-11 owner asks for a picture…you might be late for a meeting, but ya gotta take one!
@DallasPD
I have no words…Well, I guess I do. Doesn’t matter the season,
@DallasPD
is always rising and grinding. I got a surprise today at the end of COMSTAT. I cannot thank you enough for bringing a little bit of San Juan to me. Won’t forget this day! Appreciate you all!
Ok, here we go….rolling Deep Nights with my partner and the men and women of
@DallasPD
N/E Division….not lost on me that every night while Dallas sleeps, these dedicated officers stand guard. That type of dedication, is pretty awesome. Yes…coffee will be much needed! 😬
Rolled with our
@DallasPD
Fugitive unit today. A suspect wanted for kidnapping and another wanted for aggravated robbery, wish they didn’t exist. They even let the old man hold a perimeter spot. Tracking down these criminals isn’t easy. But they put in the work! Proud!
Thank you,
@DallasPD
Class
#378
, for allowing me (even tho you didn’t have a choice 😁) to sweat with you during a tough P/T session. I get we’re all busy, but never has it been more important for us to interact with our academies, they need to know we care AND paying attention!
Today I had the great pleasure of being able to speak against Permitless Carry legislation at the Texas state Capitol. This morning, Republicans, Democrat's, Chiefs, and associations stood in solidarity on the safety impacts of this bill.
@DallasPD
Another outstanding arrest, this time by Northeast patrol who initiated a vehicle stop which resulted in: a loaded firearm, marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine for sales.... Dangerous work that our officers continually do for our city.
@DallasPD
What a ride
@SOCGoldenBearFB
! Thanks for letting
@DallasPD
take part in the journey. A State Championship….for Yourselves, for South Oak Cliff….for the entire city of Dallas. We got your parade route covered!!! Way to FINISH!
The work doesn’t stop on a Saturday! Special thanks to “King of Cutz” for hosting our Barbershop talk, “Gettin Faded with 12.” There’s no secret to it, just gotta get out there and have honest conversations. Great work by
@DallasPD
to organize these powerful events.
#weedandseed
A few weeks back I saw a great story about Cafe Momentum, a successful re-entry program for formerly incarcerated youth. Well, today I had a meeting with Chad Houser to see how to replicate his model in our areas of need. One needed component for long term solutions!
@DallasPD
Amazing event, and don’t really have words for this…. But thank you Brotherhood for the Fallen
@DallasPD
… it was an honor tonight, and a great way to spend a birthday.
Our hearts
@DallasPD
go out to the those affected by this tragedy,I’m outraged along with our community,at the lack of accountability,and the travesty of the fact that under this broken system,we give violent criminals more chances,than our victims.The pendulum has swung too far.
The suspect in the shooting at Methodist Medical Center has been identified as 30 year old Nestor Hernandez. He has been charged with capital murder. According to DPD he was out on parole for aggravated robbery and had an active ankle monitor.
@wfaa
@dallaspolice_
We
@DallasPD
are grateful for the support and care provided to our officers by
@mhshospitals
.Our thoughts are with staff and victims of today’s events.We will do EVERYTHING to assist in this investigation.This is a tragedy, and an abhorrent failure of our criminal justice system.
Long day today...... TCOLE, Range Qual, medical, etc. Ready to hit the ground running Wednesday for our men and women
@DallasPD
, and our community!!
#pumped
.
Our Ops plan today?We gotta work!Appreciate
@DallasPD
men/women,sworn/civilian,who can’t stay home.This is why LE appreciation,isn’t a day. It’s a year round thing!Special thanks to our 7 patrol stations,who are answering bet your life I was coming in!
Not quite sure it gets much better than this…
@DallasPD
officers were dealing with felony suspects at a complex. Kids from an upstairs apartment started throwing balls of paper at the officers… Officers opened up the balled up paper..
Honestly, this is why we wear the uniform.
This work tho!!
@DallasPD
S/W narco, along with uniformed officers, conducted a traffic stop on a suspected drug dealer. Our K-9 hit on the vehicle, and approx 10 kilos of suspected crystal methamphetamine was recovered with a firearm. NOT personal use. That’s a gooooood dooog!!
Not about politics,or at least it shouldn’t be,it’s about leadership and common sense.I challenge anyone to find a major city mayor MORE supportive of public safety and
@dallaspd
then
@Johnson4Dallas
.Understands we need to build trust,while honoring the work of our men and women.
So proud of
@DallasPD
’s own,and my Executive Assistant,Susanna Villalpando(my teammate,the one who manages my work life…which ain’t easy!),her family and 100’s of others,as they stood in line early this AM,to take their oaths and become United States Citizens!Wouldn’t miss this!
The busy “weekend” has started for them as well! Appreciate our
@DallasPD
call takers, dispatchers, trainers, supervisors and police recruits in the call center, very much. We’re lost without them! We are a TEAM!!
Didn’t mind coming into the office today at all to meet ya, Henry. Thanks for supporting the men and women
@DallasPD
. We got a spot waiting in our 2037 academy for ya! Hope you have a great birthday!!
Just met with one of my officers,who recently returned from
@DallasPD
new Alcohol Rehabilitation program.Said it saved his life.His testimony was moving.He made this bracelet,which represents his life.Gotten gifts before, but this one hit me hard.Appreciate you,
@dpdwellness
!
GRAPHIC VIDEO:On Sunday,facing a wanted,drug dealing felon intent on escape.The actions by these proactive
@dallaspd
patrol officers exemplifies what it means to sacrifice for our City,for each other,and the dangers they face.I could not be prouder. GOD BLESS THE PEACEMAKERS!
I can’t start watching this game, without appreciating the men and women of the
@DallasPD
, and the rest of the DFW metroplex….. who are avid fans, and won’t be able to watch live, because they will be answering calls. We get to enjoy, because of their sacrifice. Appreciate you!
UPDATE: At approximately 1:37 p.m., SWAT officers breached the residence on Bonita Avenue and found a male and a female deceased inside the location. This remains an ongoing investigation, more to follow. Praying for the deceased victim and her family.
Let me introduce you to… Remi!!….. the newest member of our
@DallasPD
Internet Crimes Against Children unit. She’s gonna help us find where these predators hide the filth they store. She’s a “Gooooooooood Guuuuuuuuuurl”! Welcome aboard, Remi !
As your hard working, vigilant, proactive, men and women stand guard in our City…
@DallasPD
is wishing all a safe Halloween weekend. Have fun! Be responsible!
Explorer Jackson was given an opportunity to present a Divisional report at this mornings
@DallasPD
COMSTAT, and he hit it out the park! The bonus? He is applying soon. The excitement on this young man’s face when he told me, can’t help but be motivated! Hustle up! 💪🏼
Great way to spend a Sunday, with my regional partners
@IrvingPDChief
,
@CPDTXChief
and in partnership with the NAACP, to have a panel discussion on how to both keep our communities safe AND move our profession forward, together! Thanks for the invite!
@DallasPD
When the 30 year guy is flanked by two 50 year and a 45 year vet, the 30 year guy IS the rook! Honored to have presented Lt. Rupert Emison and SC Stephen Ledbetter with their 50-year service pins, and Major Ken Seguin with his 45-year service pin.
@DallasPD
@DPDReserves
Come on man! In the weight room at HQ this morning, ESPN on...my man asks me, “Chief, you got a favorite football team?” Me- “Of course, the Cowboys ...Oh, and whoever the 49ers play! You?” Vertis- “Um....the Niners.” Again...come on man!
The work will not stop! Narcotics along with Dallas SWAT officers executed a search warrant which resulted in the seizure of: Firearms, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, THC Wax, and Marijuana for sales.
@DallasPD
improving the quality of life or our residents one armed dealer at a time!
How do you honor our fallen?By getting back to work!Yesterday SWAT served a warrant on a high risk drug house in our South Central area,yielding cocaine, marijuana,THC edibles,and suspected heroin all for sales.
@DallasPD
@TacticalDPD
continuing to sacrifice for our neighborhoods.
Smiles say it all! Our warrior is on his way to recovery. It won’t be easy, but with tremendous support from his family and his
@DallasPD
brothers and sisters, he will be successful!…. God Bless the Peacemakers.
I was honored to
#RunForTheBlue
@BlueGuardianFo1
this morning alongside
@dallaspd
, other law enforcement and most important….an incredibly supportive community. Not gonna lie, this old man is beat. But a little discomfort for our fallen? You bet I’ll see you next year!
Update!!!….our officer is out of surgery! He’s in great spirits! First question he asked… “Did we catch em?” What a warrior. God bless the peacemakers!
@DallasPD
Man, great breaking bread with my
@DallasFireRes_q
partner, Chief Artis! Thanks for all y’all (see what I did there?) do for us and our residents! We’re here for you, we know you’re here for us.
#TEAM
@DallasPD
Great work by Narcotics and SWAT, who served a warrant at a high risk location out of our Southeast station and seized: Cocaine, Marijuana, THC wax for sales and firearms. Please, DO NOT MISTAKE KINDNESS FOR WEAKNESS.
@DallasPD
@TacticalDPD
This is what our residents,
@DallasPD
and surrounding cities are facing. With a simple attachment,this is what this handgun turns into.With the help of
@ATFDallas
, this year alone, 775 Glock Switches have been seized in the DFW area. Regardless the dangers,we are NOT deterred.
One of the last things I tell recruits at the end of every grad speech is to remember this day, because I’ve never forgotten mine. My mom had no idea about today, but randomly sends me these gems. Seems like yesterday. I know all my fellow old timers haven’t forgotten theirs!
Great work by our Narcotics division
@DallasPD
.Working hard for our neighborhoods! A search warrant was executed on a home in Southeast,which resulted in the seizure of the following:Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Hydrocodone for sales,and a firearm. We WILL keep grindin’!
GREAT work by our Fugitive unit and S.W.A.T. 2 Lake Dallas murder suspects were ID’ed. Fugitive found the suspects at a home in Northcentral.Operators were called out, devised a plan, and safely took the murder suspects into custody.May seem normal, but far from routine.
@dpdswat