Let\u2019s Talk Local<\/a> to discuss the leadership philosophy behind the Dallas Police Department\u2019s progress.<\/p>\nBennett noted during the interview that crime under Comeaux has reached its lowest level in more than a decade and asked what he believes is driving the results.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think the secret sauce is pretty much empowerment,\u201d Comeaux said.<\/p>\n
Comeaux said he has focused on giving command staff the authority to lead while encouraging officers to share ideas and take ownership inside the department.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m giving them the ability to lead, and I think that really helps,\u201d Comeaux said. \u201cIt gets buy-in not only from the command staff but also from the officers.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said officers work harder when they feel heard.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen officers feel like they have a voice and they come to work and they\u2019re a little bit happier, they\u2019re going to work a little bit harder,\u201d Comeaux said.<\/p>\n
Comeaux also said Dallas police have prioritized pursuing fugitives and offenders with felony warrants.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of our big things that from day one when I got here, I wanted to make a focus to go after fugitives, to go after the worst of the worst, those who have felony warrants and they\u2019re walking the streets of Dallas,\u201d Comeaux said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re wanted by the police, you\u2019re wanted by the courts, we\u2019re going to make you go see a judge,\u201d he added. \u201cWe\u2019re going to put you in jail.\u201d<\/p>\n
Recruiting has also become a major focus for DPD. Comeaux said the department has moved beyond traditional job fair tables and is using more targeted outreach, including social media campaigns.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re catching up with the times,\u201d Comeaux said. \u201cIt\u2019s 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n
Comeaux said the department has studied the backgrounds of successful officers and is using that information to reach potential recruits, including former student athletes.<\/p>\n
\u201cInstead of just standing at a table handing out a flyer, let\u2019s make sure we go to the athletic programs and hand out flyers,\u201d Comeaux said.<\/p>\n
Comeaux discussed crime reduction, recruiting, response times, downtown safety, and leadership inside DPD in the full Let\u2019s Talk Local episode.<\/p>\n
Watch the full conversation with Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux on Let\u2019s Talk Local.<\/p>\n
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