88R7867 BPG-D
By: West, Johnson S.R. No. 30
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Edgardo Garcia has rendered outstanding service as
chief of the Dallas Police Department; and
WHEREAS, A native of Puerto Rico, Eddie Garcia became the
department's first Latino chief in 2021; he swiftly implemented
measures that resulted in a 12 percent decrease in violent
street-level crime; during summer 2022, a season when urban crime
typically rises, overall violent crime declined by nearly three
percent; his data-driven initiatives include hot spot policing,
place network investigations to disrupt criminal groups, and
focused deterrence, a long-term project to alter the behavior of
high-risk offenders through a combination of arrests, community
engagement, and social services; and
WHEREAS, Chief Garcia developed strategies with input from
criminologists, city leaders, local residents, and members of the
police department; emphasizing the importance of involving
stakeholders, he has continued to seek feedback from the wider
community through listening sessions and other forms of outreach;
and
WHEREAS, Known for his energetic, hands-on style and
commitment to 21st-century policing methods, Chief Garcia built his
sterling reputation over the course of a 29-year career with the San
Jose Police Department in California; he joined the force as an
officer in 1992, and as he rose through the ranks, he gained
experience in numerous areas, from patrol, narcotics, and emergency
response to homicide investigations; named chief in 2016, he worked
tirelessly to develop community trust, increase transparency, and
maintain proactive operations while embracing fair, impartial
constitutional policing; he significantly increased minority
recruiting as well; bilingual himself, he implemented instruction
in basic Spanish in the police academy and launched a
Spanish-language Facebook page; he holds a bachelor's degree in
criminal justice management from Union Institute and University and
studied administration of justice at De Anza College; and
WHEREAS, Chief Garcia has made a tremendous positive impact
in Dallas through his vision, expertise, and steadfast dedication
to public safety, and his accomplishments have earned the deep
admiration and appreciation of his colleagues and fellow citizens
alike; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby honor Dallas Police Chief Edgardo "Eddie" Garcia for his
service and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success
in his vital endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Chief Garcia as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.