Quarter 1 2024
Leadership Transition:
- The BPA transitioned to new leadership under Lieutenant Andre Taylor as President. The board includes various representatives from agencies like Dallas PD, DISD, and DFW Airport Police.
- Vacant positions include 3rd VP and Sergeant-at-Arms, with elections for the 2025 board planned for the last quarter of 2024.
- Membership Dues: Increased to $29.295 bi-weekly (1% of the base pay of a first-year DPD officer) to sustain and expand services.
- Confidentiality and Representation: BPA ensures confidentiality for personal matters and provides member representation for personnel and internal affairs issues when needed.
- Promotions: Congratulations to Lt. Samuel Digby Jr., Sgt. Demont Hickman, Sgt. Jerime Anderson, Senior Cpl. David Davis Jr., and others.
- Retirements: Notable retirements include Terrence Hopkins (former BPA president) and Sgt. LaCretia Mack (DFW Airport DPS).
- Upcoming Promotion: Officer James Porter will be promoted to Police Sergeant effective February 26, 2024.
- Dallas Marshals Office: Highlighted its services in various areas like Warrants, Parks, and Homeless Solutions, and announced approximately 23 job vacancies.
- DISD News: Chief Martinez takes over as Commander effective February 2024, bringing extensive experience from Dallas PD.
- BPA continues to offer promotional exam preparation for Lieutenant and Sergeant ranks. Members are encouraged to reach out for more information.
- The DFW Police Department consists of 215 sworn officers, serving the second-largest U.S. airport by land area.
- BPA seeks representatives from all agencies, units, and substations to serve as points of contact.