SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 30
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from
the Texas Senate.
West, Johnson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 18, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate