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First Official Day On The Job For New Dallas Police Department Chief Eddie GarciaBecause of COVID there was no formal ceremony, but Eddie Garcia has been sworn in as the new chief of the Dallas Police Department.

New Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia Now Certified Texas Peace Officer After Passing State ExamDallas' next police chief Eddie Garcia arrived in town Wednesday, Jan. 27 and took his Texas Commission on Law Enforcement exam and passed it, sources tell CBS 11.

Dallas' New Top Cop, Eddie Garcia, Has Determined Clear Set Of Goals To AchieveEdgardo "Eddie" Garcia led the San Jose, California police department for the last four years, but while talking with CBS 11 News he made it clear that he has some very specific plans for policing Dallas.

Next Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia Getting Family Geared Up For MoveDallas' next police chief isn't from North Texas, but by the looks of his Twitter account on Christmas Day, his family is looking forward to the move.

Retired San Jose, California Chief Eddie Garcia Named New Dallas Police ChiefRetired San Jose, California Police Chief Eddie Garcia has been named the new head of police in Dallas to replace Chief Renee Hall, the city announced Wednesday.

New Dallas Police Chief Expected To Be Named From List Of 7 Finalist By End Of MonthThis week, the seven finalists for Dallas police chief will take part in a series of interviews, some of which will be streamed live to the public.

Dallas Invites 7 Candidates To Interview For Police Chief Position, Interim Chief AppointedThe city of Dallas has invited and named seven candidates, including the current chief of a North Texas city, to interview for the police chief position.

Leaders Asking For Public Input On Selection Of New Dallas Police ChiefAs the search for Dallas’ new police chief gets underway, city leaders are inviting members of the community to be a part of the process.

Dallas Police To Get Approximately $7M More Next Year Despite Cut In OvertimeThe city will spend about $7 million more on police in the next year fiscal year that begins October 1, totaling around $561 million.

Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall Seeks To Reassure Public After Gov. Abbott Ripped City Council For Reducing Overtime BudgetAfter the meeting, a variety of council members held a news conference to defend their vote to cut the department's overtime budget by $7 million, about 25%.

In Wake Of Police Chief Renee Hall's Resignation, Some Latino Leaders Want Next Dallas Chief To Be LatinoWith the city's population being 42% Latino, they say the city doesn't have time to waste in bringing someone from out of the state.

Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall Resigns Effective At End Of The Year, Cites 'Series Of Unimaginable Events'She had been criticized most recently for her handling of the George Floyd protests in downtown Dallas earlier this summer.

Dallas Mayor Calls Sharp Rise In Murders, Aggravated Assaults In July 'Unacceptable'The numbers come one year after Dallas saw record violent crime increases for the decade.

Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall Says Use Of Tear Gas, Pepper Balls During Protests Must Be Approved By HerThe exceptions Chief Hall made to the use of tear gas and pepper balls are burglary, vandalism and violence.