Dallas Police Association Explained

Dallas Police Association
Founded:1959
Location Country:United States
Key People:Michael J. Mata

The Dallas Police Association is the largest and oldest police union for sworn members of the Dallas Police Force in Dallas, Texas.[1] The Dallas Police Association also has a musical choir.

Controversies

In September 2019, activists accused Dallas Police Association president Mike Mata of improper interference after he instructed officer Amber Guyger to turn off her body camera shortly after she fatally shot Botham Jean.[2] [3] In October, Dallas Police Chief Reneé Hall announced an internal affairs investigation to the media on Sergeant Mata.[4] In July 2020, a grand jury ultimately declined to indict Mata.[5]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jul/14/dallas-police-chief-calls-on-unions-to-unite/ The Washington Times
  2. Web site: Rabb. Shaun. 2019-10-03. Dallas Police Association president denies any wrongdoing in Amber Guyger case. 2020-06-17. FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. en-US.
  3. Web site: Vaughn. Jacob. 2019-09-30. Activists Call for Resignation, Firing of DPA President Mike Mata. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191001125223/https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/protesters-call-for-resignation-of-dallas-police-association-president-mike-mata-11768127 . 2019-10-01 . 2020-06-17. Dallas Observer.
  4. News: Young . Stephen . DPD Launches Investigation After Guyger Trial Revelations . 8 May 2021 . Dallas Observer . 3 October 2019.
  5. News: Branham . Dana . Grand jury declines to indict Dallas Police Association president, who faced tampering allegations in Guyger case . 8 May 2021 . Dallas News . 29 July 2020 . en.

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