DALLAS — Mayor Eric L. Johnson on Thursday released the following statement regarding Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia:
Dallas is fortunate to have such a capable and committed police chief at the helm of our police department. Chief Garcia’s dedication to Dallas has been invaluable in driving significant improvement in our city’s public safety. His leadership and data-driven strategies have led to record decreases in violent crime and have fostered trust throughout the Dallas community.
Chief Garcia’s decision to continue serving Dallas speaks volumes about our city. I, personally, look forward to our continued partnership in serving the residents of Dallas, and I have full confidence that, together, we will continue to make significant strides as we work to make Dallas the safest big city in America.