84R5845 JNC-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 136
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Senior Corporal James David Byas of the Dallas
Police Department has been named the 2014 Cops' Cop Officer of the
Year by the Dallas Police Association, providing a fitting
opportunity to pay tribute to this dedicated peace officer; and
WHEREAS, J. D. Byas joined the Dallas Police Department in
August 1985, and he served with the Northwest Patrol Division
before joining the SWAT team; exceptionally skilled in
negotiations, he has earned the respect and admiration of his
fellow officers for his ability to maintain a calm and professional
demeanor in crisis situations; he has been invited by the FBI Dallas
Division, the Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators, and other
organizations to train law enforcement personnel in all aspects of
SWAT operations; he also delivers lectures on crisis negotiations
at the DPD Police Academy and is involved in rifle and SWAT
training; a mentor to many younger officers, he has demonstrated
outstanding initiative and leadership throughout his 30-year
career and has received numerous commendations from his peers and
outside agencies; and
WHEREAS, A longtime member of the Dallas Police Association,
Corporal Byas has served the organization as director and vice
president, and he currently oversees member services; moreover, he
represents the DPA in officer-related shootings, and he has
volunteered to serve as a liaison between the association and
injured officers and their families; and
WHEREAS, The Cops' Cop award is given to those law
enforcement professionals who serve with integrity and skill, and
Senior Corporal J. D. Byas truly represents Dallas's finest; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Senior Corporal James David Byas on
his selection as the 2014 Cops' Cop Officer of the Year and extend
to him sincere best wishes for continued success with his important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Senior Corporal Byas as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.