Dallas PD Final 5 Candidates for Police Chief Announced

Finalists for Dallas Police Chief

• 🎯 The City of Dallas has narrowed down the search for its next police chief to five finalists.
• 💡 Two candidates are internal to the Dallas Police Department (DPD), and one is a former leader of the department.

Candidate Profiles

• 📌 Michael Igo: Interim Dallas Chief with 33 years at DPD, credited with assisting former Chief Eddie Garcia in lowering the city's violent crime rate.
• 📌 Katrina Shedd: A 30-year DPD veteran and Dallas native, currently leading SWAT, gangs, and narcotics units. She is the only woman on the list.
• 📌 Roberto Arrendondo: Chief in Carrollton, with 23 years of experience at Dallas PD. He has focused on combating drug trafficking and targeting online drug sales.
• 📌 Brian Buesing: Brings 24 years of FBI experience, rising to Assistant Director before leaving in 2022. He served as a special agent nationwide and internationally.
• 📌 Daniel Ko: Leads the Houston DEA division and is known for innovative approaches to drug investigations. He also has patrol experience with Houston PD from the 1990s.

Selection Process

• 🔍 The City Manager, Kimberly Tolbert, promised a wide net, resulting in a diverse pool of candidates with varied backgrounds.
• 🗓️ All five candidates will visit Dallas for public interviews with the City Council, police associations, and community leaders.
• ⏳ City Manager Kimberly Tolbert is expected to make the final decision within the next three weeks.
• 🔑 This is a significant decision as it has been some time since Dallas PD has had a permanent chief.