Under next year’s proposed city budget, the Dallas Police Department would see a nearly $40 million increase in funding as the agency plans to hire 350 new officers by fall 2026.

By Everton Bailey Jr.

Source The Dallas Morning News

What to know

  • Dallas’ proposed $5.2 billion budget taps $758 million for the police department, up from $719 million adopted last year. 

  • The city plans to hire 350 new police officers and raise starting pay to $81,232, with plans of reaching a 4,000-officer force by 2029.

  • The proposal boosts the Police and Fire Pension System contribution to $221 million this fall, with gradual annual increases aimed at full funding within 30 years.