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Dallas Weighs Police Training Center Funding
Dallas City Council considers $20M police training center funding as staffing gap persists.
In brief
Dallas City Council considers $20M police training center funding as staffing gap persists. Dallas City Council will approve $20 million for police training center construction while remaining below 4,000 officers as required by Proposition U. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Dallas City Council
Dallas City Council will consider $20 million in construction funding and $15 million in state grants for a new police training center Wednesday, October 28.
Proposition U Staffing Gap
Dallas Police Department remains below 4,000 officers as required by Proposition U voters established in November 2024.
Training Center Funding Sources
The city identifies $20 million from 2024 bonds, $17.5 million from training center fund, $10 million and $5 million in state grants, and $17.5 million from QuikTrip and W.W. Caruth Foundation.
Proposition U Requirements
Proposition U requires Dallas to direct 50% of qualifying excess revenue to police and fire pension system and increase sworn force to at least 4,000 officers.
Current Officer Count
Dallas Police Department reported 3,410 sworn officers in September, leaving a 590-officer gap to reach 4,000 officers.
Proposition A Bond Proposal
Dallas voters will decide a separate $443 million bond proposal for public safety facilities including $82 million for police training center on November 3.
Council Meeting Details
City Council meeting begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Council Chambers at Dallas City Hall with no votes on the four agenda items.
The main idea
Dallas City Council will approve $20 million for police training center construction while remaining below 4,000 officers as required by Proposition U.
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