Dallas Police Department

The Dallas Police Department is committed to ensuring the highest possible levels of crime control and overall public safety throughout Dallas by providing the full range of modern policing services to the community.

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Crime Prevention

The Dallas Police Department builds community partnerships to reduce crime and increase safety. We use various programs aimed at prevention, strategies to anticipate, recognize, appraise, and improve quality of life.

Reporting Suspicious Activity:

For suspicious activity in progress, call 911 immediately for BOTH emergency and non-emergency officer dispatch in Dallas.

For other non-emergency reports, call 770-443-8100.

Dallas Police Department UCP mobile App The Dallas Police Department is now sending all alert notifications to include road closures, weather alerts, safety concerns, and event information on our new UCP mobile app. To download, search "Dallas Police Department" in the Apple Store or Google Play Store and click on the Dallas Police Department logo and follow the prompts to register. It's completely free!

Dallas Police Department Social Media The Dallas Police Department is now on Nextdoor, the private social network for neighborhoods.
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Dallas PD Citizens Police Academy

The Dallas Police Department will host its 4th annual Citizens Academy in August 2024.

Students will learn about police operations and the day-to-day role of a patrol officer, investigator, police dispatcher, and police administrator.

The Academy is scheduled for 11 weeks, from 6:30 p.m. until around 8:30 p.m. Classes are Tuesday evenings at the Dallas Civic Center and other locations.

R.A.D Class hosted by the Dallas Police Department

R.A.D. Women's Basic Physical Defense Program

Do you feel nervous walking to your car at night? Do you have a fear of being home alone? Do you feel anxious while doing any activity fearing something could happen? Do any of these scenarios sound familiar to you or a loved one?

If so, help us help you! Join our FREE R.A.D Women's Self-Defense course! This course includes lecture, discussion, and self-defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities.

Not a woman, no worries! Share this opportunity with the women you know. By raising awareness and we can work together to keep our community safe.