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Dallas introduces and affirms new police and fire chiefs; leaders pledge focus on trust, recruitment and modernization

3100385 · April 23, 2025
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Dallas City Manager Kimberly Beiser Tolbert introduced Justin Ball as Dallas Fire Rescue chief and Daniel Como as Dallas Police chief on April 23; both were sworn that morning by City Secretary Billy Ray Johnson. Chiefs told council they will prioritize officer and firefighter safety, recruitment and community trust.

Dallas City Manager Kimberly Beiser Tolbert formally introduced Justin Ball as chief of Dallas Fire-Rescue and Daniel Como as Dallas Police chief during the Dallas City Council meeting on April 23, saying both leaders’ appointments were effective immediately and that Billy Ray Johnson, the city secretary, had administered the oaths earlier that morning.

The announcement came at the start of the meeting. Tolbert called public safety “the cornerstone” of city government and said both chiefs bring…

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