Those familiar with the search believe the City of Dallas could have a permanent police chief by the end of the week.

City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert announced Friday that Comeaux beat four other finalists, including interim Chief Michael Igo, to become the Dallas Police Department’s 31st leader.

"I want to thank Interim Chief Michael T. Igo for his longstanding service to the Dallas Police Department, and his willingness to lead during this time of transition," she added. Comeaux is ...

Igo – interim chief of police, Dallas Police Department Catrina M. Shead – assistant chief, Dallas Police Department Tolbert will choose the new chief the second week in April, the city said.

“I am proud that my career in law enforcement has come full circle and look forward to serving alongside the men and women of the Dallas Police Department.” ...

I am proud that my career in law enforcement has come full circle and look forward to serving alongside the men and women of the Dallas Police Department," Comeaux said in a statement. While his ...

He has been a part of the Dallas Police Department since 2004. He was previously a cadet with the Oregon State Police and a sheriff’s deputy in Polk and Benton counties. “Jerry is a proven ...