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The committee unanimously approved the January 12 minutes and reviewed police and fire updates showing lower violent crime, active hiring, and major facility and equipment needs. Key actions and upcoming items included a $509,581 donation for four blocker trucks, an $848,825 child-exploitation grant, a $5,026,000 training center management contract, and a meet-and-confer pay agreement for sworn employees.
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Dallas police reported that violent crime was down 13.4% year to date in January 2026, with murders down 18.18% and robberies down 28.49%. Dallas Fire-Rescue said it handled 24,721 dispatched incidents in January, had six significant fires, and did not meet its response-time goals for EMS or fire calls. The committee also heard that police and fire are continuing recruiting efforts, while the city is moving ahead with fire station construction work, fleet maintenance, and other public safety projects.
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