Dallas Names Top 5 Candidates for New Police Chief

Finalists for Dallas Police Chief

• 💡 Mike Igo, the interim Chief, is a 33-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department and has focused on crime reduction, including a 27% decrease in homicides.
• 🎯 Robert Arredondo, Chief of the Carrollton Police Department, is known for aggressively targeting fentanyl dealers.
• 🔑 Katrina Shed, an Assistant Chief, is the only woman among the finalists and emphasizes community policing.
• 🧠 Daniel Ko is a DEA leader with extensive experience in combating drug cartels and organized crime, though he has not led a city police department.
• 🚀 Brian Boig is a retired FBI Assistant Director.

Next Steps for Candidates

• 💬 All candidates will undergo interviews with city, community, and police leaders.
• 🤝 The selection process involves meetings with community leaders.