Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson’s statement on the approval of the lease agreement with UNT Dallas for new Law Enforcement Training Center

Dallas City News Releases I Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Mayor Banner FINAL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2025

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Noah DeGarmo
Communications & Policy Coordinator
noah.degarmo@dallas.gov | (945) 225-1334

Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson’s statement on the approval of the lease agreement with UNT Dallas for new Law Enforcement Training Center

DALLAS — Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, released the following statement on the Dallas City Council’s approval of the lease agreement with the University of North Texas at Dallas for the Law Enforcement Training Center:

“I am excited to see the Law Enforcement Training Center move one step closer to becoming a reality with today’s approval of a 20-acre lease with the University of North Texas at Dallas. Public safety remains my highest priority, and I am proud to continue supporting this transformative initiative.

“This academy will equip hundreds of officers with the training and tools they need to keep our city safe. This state-of-the-art facility will also strengthen our Police Department’s recruitment efforts, helping us hire more officers and provide them with the best training possible to ensure that Dallas is the safest major city in America.”

###