Statement from Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson and Interim Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson and Interim Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert released the following statement regarding Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's retirement from law enforcement:
"Chief Garcia was the right leader at the right time for the Dallas Police Department.
We shared a vision for a safer Dallas that relied on proven strategies and a relentless approach to fighting crime, and we worked together to prioritize public safety at City Hall and turn the tide against violence in Dallas neighborhoods. The results of this partnership have been remarkable. Our city has achieved three consecutive years of violent crime reduction that bucked national trends. We have built greater trust between our communities and our police department. We have improved morale among our hardworking men and women in blue, and we acknowledge that the strength of the Dallas Police Department lies not in one individual, but in the collective efforts of the many courageous men and women who serve our city every day. We are immensely grateful to Chief Garcia for his dedicated service and unwavering commitment to the safety of our residents. While we are sorry to see him go, we also know that big city police chiefs never stick around forever. We are fortunate to have had a capable, committed, experienced, and innovative police chief these last three and a half years. We wish him the best of luck on his next journey.
Now, our shared mission is clear: We must work together with the Dallas City Council, city staff, and our public safety personnel to build upon our incredible successes. And we must begin a search for a new chief who can help us achieve our goal of making Dallas the safest major city in America."
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