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December 8, 2025 ·1:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 34 items

  1. 1 This Public Safety Committee meeting will be held by video conference and in the Council Chambers, 6th Floor at City Hall. The Public may attend the meeting virtually; however, City Hall is available for those wishing to attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be broadcast live on Spectrum Cable Channel 16 and online at bit.ly/cityofdallastv. The public may also listen to the meeting as an attendee at the following video conference link:
  2. 2 Call to Order
  3. 3 SPECIAL RECOGNITION
  4. 4 Honoring our Fallen Officers
  5. 5 MINUTES
  6. 1. Approval of the November 6, 2025, Special Called Joint Meeting of the Public Safety Committee and Government Efficiency Committee Minutes 25-3408A
  7. 2. Approval of the November 10, 2025, Public Safety Committee Minutes 25-3246A
  8. 8 BRIEFING ITEMS
  9. A. Dallas Police Department Hiring Strategy FY 2025-2026 Update [April Idleburg, Assistant Director, Administrative Bureau, Jordan Colunga, Deputy Chief, Personnel and Training Group, Phyllis I. Nobles, Major, Personnel Division, Daniel C. Comeaux, Chief of Police, Dallas Police Department] 25-3247A
  10. B. Violent Crime Reduction Plan Update [Daniel C. Comeaux, Chief of Police, Dallas Police Department, Andre Taylor, Major of Police, Violent Crime Division, Dallas Police Department] 25-3248A
  11. C. Overview of the Modernization of Public Safety Technology [Daniel C. Comeaux, Chief of Police, Dallas Police Department, Justin Ball, Fire Chief, Dallas Fire Rescue Department, Tanishia Dorsey, Director (I), Information Technology Services] 25-3249A
  12. D. Overview of the Gun Shot Detection System [Yancey Nelson, Major of Police, Dallas Police Department] 25-3252A
  13. E. Overview of Dallas Police Department Community Outreach Programming [Danny Young, Manager, Office of Community Affairs, Dallas Police Department] 25-3390A
  14. F. Dallas Police Department Law Enforcement Training Center at University of North Texas at Dallas Update [Dev Rastogi, Assistant City Manager, Dominique Artis, Chief of Public Safety, City Manager’s Office] 25-3254A
  15. 15 BRIEFING MEMOS
  16. G. Public Safety Dashboards [Dominique Artis, Chief of Public Safety, City Manager’s Office] 25-3253A
  17. H. Dallas Fire-Rescue’s Facility Construction Update [Justin Ball, Chief of Fire, Dallas Fire-Rescue Department] 25-3259A
  18. I. Dallas Fire-Rescue’s Fleet Maintenance Update [Justin Ball, Chief of Fire, Dallas Fire-Rescue Department] 25-3260A
  19. J. Marshal’s Homeless Action Responses Team Activity Report [Clifton Knight, City Marshal (I), Dallas Marshal’s Office] 25-3261A
  20. K. 2025 Meet & Confer Agreement Update [Dominique Artis, Chief of Public Safety, City Manager’s Office] 25-3414A
  21. 21 UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
  22. L. Authorize (1) a two-year interlocal Agreement with Dallas College in the amount of $1,000,000.00 for reimbursement to the City for Dallas Fire Rescue Department instructional services for the period December 10, 2025 through December 9, 2027; (2) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 in the DCCCD El Centro Fund; and (3) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 in the DCCCD El Centro Fund - Financing: General Fund $240,000.00 (subject to annual appropriations); Revenue: DCCCD El Centro Fund $1,000,000.00 25-3395A
  23. M. Authorize (1) the application for and acceptance of a grant from the Texas Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for the FY 2026 Victims of Crime Supplement (VOCS) Victim Services DPD Grant (Grant No. 1578123, Federal/State Award ID No. 2026-VT-STATE FUNDS) in the amount of $95,415.17 to adequately respond to victims of violent crime with needed aid for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $95,415.17 in the CJD FY26 VOCS Victim Services DPD Grant Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $95,415.17 in the CJD FY26 VOCS Victim Services DPD Grant Fund; (4) a local cash match in the amount of $23,853.79; and (5) execution of the grant agreement with the CJD and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Total not to exceed $119,268.96 - Financing: CJD FY26 VOCS Victim Services DPD Grant Fund ($95,415.17) and General Fund ($23,853.79) (subject to appropriations) 25-3399A
  24. N. Authorize the (1) application for and acceptance of a grant from the Texas Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for the First Responder Mental Health Grant (Grant No. 5411201, State Award ID No. 2026-PO-ST-0000) in the amount of $175,000.00 for services and assistance directly to peace officers and first responders to address direct and indirect trauma that occurs in the course of their normal duties either as the result of the commission of crimes by other persons or in response to an emergency for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 in the CJD FY26 First Responder Mental Health Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 in the CJD FY26 First Responder Mental Health Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement with CJD and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $175,000.00 - Financing: CJD FY26 First Responder Mental Health Grant Fund 25-3400A
  25. O. Authorize the (1) application for and acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for the 2025 FY25 Community Policing Development (CPD): Supporting Agencies Seeking Accreditation Grant (Federal Award ID. No. 15JCOPS-25-GG-00696-PPSE, Assistance Listing No. 16.710) in the amount of $250,000.00 for the purpose of funding one administrative specialist position and one supervisor position dedicated to proving compliance with 173 Texas law enforcement best practices for two years for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 in the COPS FY25 CPD Supporting Agencies Seeking Accreditation Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 in the COPS FY25 CPD Supporting Agencies Seeking Accreditation Grant Fund; (4) add one administrative specialist position and one supervisor position; and (5) execution of the grant agreement with COPS and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $250,000.00 - Financing: COPS FY25 CPD Supporting Agencies Seeking Accreditation Grant Fund 25-3401A
  26. P. Authorize the (1) application for and acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) through the Texas Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for the FY 2026 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (Grant No. 5414401, Federal/State Award ID. No. 15PBJA-23-GG-00035-BSCI, Assistance Listing No. 16.738) in the amount of $234,459.45 for the purpose of funding two outreach & advocacy specialist positions to support the Dallas Police Department Community Engagement Unit and RIGHT Care Team in investigation efforts for the period October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $234,459.45 in the CJD FY26 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $234,459.45 in the CJD FY26 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Grant Fund; (4) addition of two outreach & advocacy specialists; and (5) execution of the grant agreement with the CJD and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $234,459.45 - Financing: CJD FY26 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Grant Fund 25-3402A
  27. Q. Authorize the (1) application for and acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for the FY25 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement - Support for Law Enforcement Agencies (Federal Award ID. No. 15JCOPS-25-GG-00839-DETX, Assistant Listing No. 16.710) in the amount of $500,000.00 to enhance de-escalation, crisis intervention, and force training programs for officers and support personnel at the Dallas Police Department for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 in the COPS FY25 Safer Outcomes LE Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 in the COPS FY25 Safer Outcomes LE Grant Fund; (4) add a Senior Law Enforcement Training Specialist position; and (5) execution of the grant agreement with the DOJ and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $500,000.00 - Financing: COPS FY25 Safer Outcomes LE Grant Fund 25-3403A
  28. R. Authorize a two-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase of concealable and entry vests, alterations, and accessories for the Dallas Police Department with GT Distributors, Inc. through the BuyBoard cooperative agreement - Not to exceed $2,982,958.55 - Financing: General Fund ($2,586,379.97) (subject to annual appropriations), DHS 2024 Homeland Security UASI Fund ($81,350.84), 2023 Homeland Security-Urban Area Security Initiative 24-26 Fund ($75,418.94), and CJD FY26 Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant Fund ($239,808.80) 25-3121A
  29. S. Authorize a five-year cooperative purchasing agreement in the amount of $22,575,728.67, with one five-year renewal option in the amount of $24,614,697.56, for a vendor-hosted Computer Aided Dispatching and Records Management System for the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Fire-Rescue Department, and the Department of Municipal Court and Detention Services with Freeit Data Solutions, Inc. through the Texas Department of Information Resources cooperative agreement - Total not to exceed $47,190,426.23 - Financing: 911 System Operations Fund ($20,848,160.4039), Data Services Fund ($25,407,265.8384) and FY23 COPS Technology and Equipment Program Grant Fund ($935,000.00) (subject to annual appropriations) (see Fiscal Information) 25-3407A
  30. T. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to extend the service contract with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC (previously Public Safety Corporation) for the processing of applications and renewals of security alarm permits and the collection of fees associated with the security alarm permits and false alarms for the Police Department extending the term from January 1, 2026 to March 2, 2026 - Estimated Net Revenue: General Fund $583,333.33 25-3513A
  31. U. Authorize (1) the application for and acceptance of a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for the FY25 COPS Hiring Program Grant (Grant No. 15JCOPS-25-GG-01001-MUMU, Assistance Listing No. 16.068) in the amount of $6,250,000.00 for the hiring of fifty police officers over a five-year grant period from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $6,250,000.00 in the DOJ FY25 COPS Hiring Program Grant Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $6,250,000.00 in the DOJ FY25 COPS Hiring Program Grant Fund; (4) a local cash match in the amount of $12,261,650.00; (5) add fifty police officer positions; and (6) execution of the grant agreement with the DOJ and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Total not to exceed $18,511,650.00 - Financing: General Fund ($12,261,650.00) (subject to appropriations) and DOJ FY25 COPS Hiring Program Grant Fund ($6,250,000.00) 25-3514A
  32. V. Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the cooperative purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. through Sourcewell Contract No. 101223-AXN to add (1) incorporate Sourcewell Contract No. 101223-AXN, to add upgraded technologies and expanded services (e.g., AI and additional drone functionality); and (2) add one (1) three-year renewal option to the contract term to give the City the option to purchase the newer technology available under the new Sourcewell cooperative purchase agreement # 101223-AXN for an additional three years to the cooperative purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (517440), and add 500 additional Public Safety Plan licenses, increasing the number of Digital Video Recorders (DVR) in vehicles, refreshing DVRs in existing vehicles, adding Drone as a First Responder capabilities, drone avoidance software, increase Artificial Intelligence capabilities, adding building security capabilities, and other new public-safety technology enhancements - Not to exceed $120,621,927.03, from $146,855,764.27 to $267,477,691.30 - Financing: General Fund ($102,016,707.28) and Communication Services Fund ($18,605,219.75) (subject to annual appropriations) 25-3411A
  33. 33 ADJOURNMENT
  34. 34 Page Break