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DPD needs to move from 3,000 to 4,000 police officers ASAP.
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Crime gets worse; Dallas city council members do nothing.
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Safe streets are a civil right.
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Dallas HERO Puts City Hall on Notice: Obey the Law or Face a Lawsuit
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On Monday, Dallas HERO, an independent public safety watchdog, put City Hall on notice.
The group filed a formal complaint accusing the city of flat-out ignoring Proposition U, the charter amendment voters passed in November that legally requires Dallas to maintain a police force of at least 4,000 sworn officers. Not a wish list. Not a policy goal. The law.
Prop U also says half of any excess city revenue must go to the police and fire pension fund. It requires an annual third-party salary survey, and it demands that starting pay for DPD officers stay competitive—top five among major cities in North Texas. But instead of meeting the mandate, the city is blowing it off.
As of February 7, 2025, DPD had just 3,169 officers—831 short of the legal minimum. In response, Dallas HERO sent an official notice to the mayor, the city council, and the city attorney’s office warning that if action isn’t taken in 60 days, a lawsuit could be next.
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City Hall didn’t hesitate to collect your tax dollars. But when it comes to delivering on public safety, they’re ignoring the very charter they’re sworn to uphold. City Hall is stalling. You don’t have to. Contact your local City Council member and demand they comply with Prop U. |
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KDS on the Ground: Dallas Police Chief Candidate Meet and Greet
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KDS was on the ground at Dallas City Hall as the five finalists for Police Chief met with the public. Executive Director, Mark Lutchman showed up to ask the real questions, about crime, leadership, and the future of public safety in Dallas.
Our conversation with Interim Chief Michael Igo was especially interesting, given the backlash over his past refusal to work with Dallas ICE, we weren’t sure what to expect. But his response might surprise you. |
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Press Highlights:
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Illegal Immigrant Who Killed Teen Finally Caught in Dallas
An illegal immigrant wanted since 2017 was finally arrested by ICE in Dallas after skipping his deportation hearing and evading authorities for years. He was involved in a crash that killed a 13-year-old girl—and never served a single day. This is exactly what sanctuary policies enable.
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Bride-to-Be Randomly Attacked in Deep Ellum
A 27-year-old woman was randomly attacked in Deep Ellum just weeks before her wedding. The suspect, now arrested, had a prior criminal record. There’s a terrifying culture of violence boiling in Dallas, while City Hall offers no answers and no real solutions.
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17-Year-Old Killed by Stray Bullet in West Dallas
Angelyn Nino-Herrera, a 17-year-old high school senior, was killed by a stray bullet during a drive-by shooting in West Dallas. She had dreams and a future, now stolen. Her family held a balloon release in her honor, while DPD still has no suspects. Where’s the outrage?
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Tracking Illegal Camps:
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District 6, Councilman Omar Narvaez
"Roadside Refuge"
Right off the side of IH-35 near a granite countertop store, this small encampment has popped up along the grassy shoulder. Surrounded by trash bags, debris, and broken-down gear, it's yet another sign of how these camps are spreading into every pocket of the city. Councilman Omar Narvaez, do you think businesses should just learn to operate next to this kind of chaos, or are you actually working on a plan to clear it? |
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District 14, Councilman Paul Ridley
"Highway Hideout"
Just feet from the Central Expressway, a lone tent sits tucked against the concrete wall—no trash piles, no crowd, just another quiet sign of the city’s slow slide into lawlessness. These camps don’t explode overnight—they start exactly like this. Councilman Paul Ridley, if this is what “City Center” looks like under your watch and what does that say about the rest of your district? |
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District 2, Councilman Jesse Moreno
"Coombs St Camp"
Every time we come back to this spot on Coombs Street, it’s worse. More trash, more tents, more decay. A City of Dallas “Notice to Vacate” sign from 2019 still hangs nearby—a perfect symbol of how long this has been ignored. Councilman Jesse Moreno, if six years isn’t enough time to clear one camp, what exactly are you waiting for?
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To Report an Encampment: Dial 3-1-1 or Call (214) 670-3111 and Click on your
District Councilman to Email them with the Date and Camp Location. |
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Mission Statement:
Keep Dallas Safe exists to address crime and homelessness in Dallas with the goal of transforming Dallas into the safest large city in Texas for residents and businesses. We aim to have a City Council that prioritizes crime rate which directly determines the quality of life in Dallas. We do this by fighting against the "defund the police" movement, holding accountable our city leaders' efforts towards lowering district crime rates, and highlighting our city's homelessness problems by pushing for enforcement of the prohibition of urban camping.
www.keepdallassafe.org
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