Dallas Police Department
About DPD
• Founded in 1881
• 6th largest municipal police department in the United States
• Since 1881, there have been 28 appointed Chiefs
• Has led the country in total crime reduction among major cities
Dallas Police Department Employees
• 3,490 Sworn
• 538 Civilian
• 43,111 Volunteers
• 80 Reserves
About Dallas
• Population - 1,268,570
• 9th largest city in the United States
• 3rd largest city in the state of Texas
• 385.8 square miles
• One of the largest growing light rail systems in the nation
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