Dallas Appoints DEA Veteran Daniel C. Comeaux as New Police Chief

New Police Chief Appointed in Dallas

• 🎯 The city of Dallas has named Daniel C. Comeaux as its new police chief following a nationwide search.
• 🔑 Comeaux is a decorated law enforcement veteran with over 33 years of experience.

Comeaux's Background and Experience

• 💼 Currently, Comeaux leads the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) out of the Houston division, overseeing 12 offices and 645 miles of the US-Mexico border.
• 🚔 He began his career in 1991 with the Houston Police Department, focusing on community policing, narcotics enforcement, and high-risk investigations.
• 🤝 He joined the DEA in 1997.

Vision for the Dallas Police Department

• 💡 Comeaux's vision includes enhancing recruitment and strengthening public trust.
• 🚀 He emphasized the need for young people to aspire to be police officers, stating, "We need young kids to want to be policeman again instead of running from the police."
• 🏙️ He expressed enthusiasm for leading a major city police department, stating, "Why not Dallas? Dallas is an amazing city. It's three hours away from where I live right now. I am looking forward to making Dallas my home."

Transition and Other Candidates

• 🙏 The city manager, Kim Tolbert, thanked interim chief Mike Igo for his service.
• 👥 Comeaux was selected from several candidates, including two internal candidates, Assistant Chief Katrina Shed.