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Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WATCH: Fort Worth Police make Kendrick Lamar-inspired diss track after Dallas PD puts up billboard
The Brief The Fort Worth Police Department channeled rapper Kendrick Lamar for their new recruiting video. They released a song parodying "Not Like Us" after Dallas PD put up a recruitment billboard in Fort Worth. In the song, they bring up 14 officers who moved departments from Dallas to Fort Worth. FORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Worth Police Department put out a Kendrick Lamar-inspired diss track directed toward Dallas after a billboard to recruit new officers went up in the city. On Friday, Fort Worth PD put out a music video set to a beat similar to Lamar's "Not Like Us." The video shows an officer driving past a Dallas Police recruitment billboard that went up in Fort Worth and shaking their head before the song begins. "Say D, I see you like our city. Throwing up print stuff, that's a real pity," raps the officer at one point. The song then brings up a number of local officers who made the jump from DPD to Fort Worth. "Numbers don't lie, why you throwing up a board? Last time I checked, we took 14 of yours," the officer raps. In the video, a DPD badge is shown getting knocked off of officers sleeves, revealing the Fort Worth police badge. "What you thinking little d, aren't you tired? Every time we open up we fill up when we hire," the rap continues. In the post featuring the video, Fort Worth Police included links for police trainees or current officers looking to make a move to another department. "Let me know what y'all think of our latest recruiting video! [The Fort Worth Police Department] has nothing but love for [Dallas PD]," wrote Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes on social media. Why you should care While the video was made in good fun, it does point to the continued efforts by the City of Dallas to bring in police officers. For most of the last decade, the Dallas Police Department has struggled to recruit and retain police officers. Last November, Dallas residents approved a ballot initiative requiring the city to increase the number of officers to 4,000. That's roughly 900 more than the city currently employs. Dallas City Council has cut back on hiring goals, due to the efforts it would take to train and onboard new officers. Despite the staffing concerns, Interim Police Chief Michael Igo recently said overall violent crime is down 15% in the city. The Source Information in this article comes from social media posts made by the Fort Worth Police Department and Chief Neil Noakes. Information on Dallas Police comes from past FOX 4 reporting and comments made by Interim Police Chief Michael Igo.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
City Council once again lowers Dallas police hiring goal to satisfy Prop U requirement
The Brief After nearly two hours of spirited debate on Wednesday, the Dallas City Council passed a nonbinding resolution to beef up recruiting numbers within the Dallas Police Department. But instead of adding 325, they dropped the requirement to 300 next fiscal year. Dallas Interim Police Chief Michael Igo says the new goal of 300 for the next fiscal year is more realistic to accomplish. He and the police union warn that anything higher than that would negatively impact services. Last November, voters passed Proposition U by a narrow margin. It changed the city charter to require DPD to increase its total rank and file to 4,000 officers. Currently, the Dallas Police Department has a little more than 3,100 sworn officers on the payroll. DALLAS - The Dallas City Council once again lowered its expectations over increasing the police force. Last year, voters approved a charter amendment calling for a dramatic increase in officers. Top brass at the Dallas Police Department say a dramatic increase just isn't realistic. What we know After nearly two hours of spirited debate on Wednesday, the Dallas City Council passed a nonbinding resolution to beef up recruiting numbers within the Dallas Police Department. However, instead of adding 325, they dropped the requirement to 300 next fiscal year. The figure is more in line with what Dallas Interim Police Chief Michael Igo says is realistic to accomplish. He and the police union warn anything higher than that would negatively impact services. "Moving the needle to 325 means me moving critical resources out of the patrol bureau with the thought of increased response times and increase in crime overall," he said. That's because patrol resources would need to be redirected toward training recruits. The backstory The department started this fiscal year with a hiring goal of 250, citing challenges to onboard and train rookie officers. "My team is working extremely hard to fill our recruit classes," said Igo. "If it was as simple as snapping my fingers to get the recruits in, I'd do that in a heartbeat." Earlier this month, the Dallas Public Safety Committee already voted to recommend a lower target of 325 new hires from the original proposal of 400 for next fiscal year. Last November, voters passed Proposition U by a narrow margin. It changed the city charter to require DPD to increase its total rank and file up to 4,000 officers. What they're saying Advocates who championed getting Prop U through say the current approach isn't going to cut it. "This is not just a policy recommendation; this is a part of our city charter now," said Damien Leveck, Dallas HERO's executive director. "So to achieve this goal, we must set hiring targets that will get us to 4,000 officers in 3-5 years. A hiring plan that does not do this does not align with the expectation of the voters you serve." At least two council members echoed that sentiment from the horseshoe, voting down the resolution on Wednesday. "The only way we achieve a higher number is by setting a higher goal," said Councilmember Jesse Moreno. "Our hiring and recruitment goals must be aligned with our constituents' priorities." Councilmember Adam Bazaldua argued that adding staff too quickly and going against the advice of police would be irresponsible. "I think it would be a slap in the face to the department for anyone of us to say that we know better than them," he said. By the numbers Currently, the Dallas Police Department has a little more than 3,100 sworn officers on the payroll. The police chief also revealed on Wednesday that overall violent crime is down by 15%. What's next Goals have been set for down the line. The Dallas City Council wants to add 350 new officers next fiscal year and then 400 the year after that. But for right now, the focus remains on the immediate future. The Source Information in this article comes from Wednesday's Dallas City Council meeting and previous FOX 4 reports.
CBS News
26-02-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Dallas police warned against taking time off next year during World Cup
Dallas Police officers have been told to not expect to be able to take time off for two months during the 2026 summer as the city ramps up security for multiple World Cup events. A message Dallas officers received Monday from Interim Police Chief Michael Igo said the 2026 World Cup "will increase the demand for police resources." As a result, Igo said, no discretionary time off will be approved between May 28 and July 26. The international broadcast center will be at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, and AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host nine World Cup games. Sources within the department said FIFA has requested a large law enforcement presence. The announcement was met with criticism from officers who say the dates span the same period any children are out of school. The 2026 World Cup will be played in 16 host cities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and will feature 48 teams. The opener of the 39-day tournament will be played at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11 and the Final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
CBS News
20-02-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Interim Dallas police chief to give statement on immigration
Interim Dallas Police Chief Michael Igo is expected to give a statement on immigration Thursday at 4 p.m. You can watch the live feed from the Dallas Police Headquarters in the YouTube player by clicking HERE. This follows a series of meetings that began last week to reassure immigrant communities in North Texas that police officers will not participate in deportation raids or arrests. Three meetings have taken place in the DFW area: one in Irving, another in White Settlement, and one at a church in Southeast Dallas. At these meetings, Interim Chief Igo emphasized that his officers would not assist in any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids or arrests. The final meeting is scheduled for tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Unidos, 802 S. Buckner Blvd. Igo has previously warned that undocumented immigrants with active criminal warrants are at risk of deportation.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Dallas police reassure immigrants while Texas leaders push for more police involvement
The Brief Some Texas Republican leaders want local police more involved as those same departments try to ease fears in the immigrant community. Dallas Police Department Interim Chief Michael Igo released a video appearing to provide reassurance to undocumented community members. Wednesday, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick listed his legislative priorities which include Senate Bill 8, requiring law enforcement to assist the federal government's deportation efforts. Austin's mayor said police in the capital city are not assisting federal agents in the immigration crackdown. It's unclear if any other police departments plan to follow suit. DALLAS - President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown has been largely spearheaded by ICE and other federal agencies. Some Texas Republican leaders want local police more involved as those same departments try to ease fears in the immigrant community. Dallas' interim police chief appears to be sending a message to undocumented immigrants that they should not be fearful to report crimes because of their status. What they're saying Inside League of United Latin American Citizens in Oak Cliff, LULAC Council President Hilda Duarte says some undocumented immigrants in the community might be fearful to report crimes to law enforcement even if they are a victim. "They believe that if they contact police or report a crime, their immigration status will come up. They may have the risk of being deported," said Duarte. On Wednesday, Dallas Police Department Interim Chief Michael Igo released a video appearing to provide reassurance to undocumented community members. "There are no changes to how the city of Dallas and DPD will provide services," he said. "This also means that if you are a victim of a crime, you have the right to report it, regardless of immigration status." What we know Last Sunday, ICE arrested more than 84 targets in the Dallas area. ICE's Dallas division has not provided numbers since then but says it's conducting daily apprehensions. Meanwhile, a post on the X account for ICE's national headquarters highlighted the arrest of a Dallas man named Jeering Alcides Godoy Linares. The post lists his crimes as assault and evading arrest; it doesn't specify whether he's been convicted. Big picture view Criminologist Alex Del Carmen says local law enforcement agencies all know their job is to enforce local and state laws and not federal laws, like ones surrounding immigration. "There is no one in the law enforcement community in local law enforcement in the state of Texas that would oppose supporting a fellow federal agent in arresting a violent criminal," he said. Wednesday, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick listed his legislative priorities which include Senate Bill 8, requiring law enforcement to assist the federal government's deportation efforts. It's unclear to what extent of cooperation that bill hopes to achieve, but Del Carmen says cooperation is already happening. "I understand that there may be a requirement that they assist ICE or that they assist other entities at the federal level," said Del Carmen. "That assistance is already taking place. We have task forces with federal agencies across the state of Texas." "I agree with the portion of seeking those that are criminals," Duarte said. However, the LULAC president says there's anxiousness in her community — even for undocumented immigrants who have been obeying local and state laws. "They don't want to be bringing attention to themselves," she said. What's next Meanwhile, Austin's mayor told the Texas Tribune on Wednesday that police in the capital city are not assisting federal agents in the president's immigration crackdown. It's unclear if any other police departments plan to follow suit. The Source Information in this article comes from the Dallas Police Department, Criminologist Alex Del Carmen and previous FOX 4 coverage.
