Dallas Police Chief Fires Two Civilian Employees
Dallas police Chief Daniel Comeaux fired two civilian employees Thursday who were accused separately of theft and driving while intoxicated.
Billy Flores and Evelyn Keith, both 911 call analysts, were fired for “engaging in adverse conduct,” Dallas police spokespeople announced. It was unclear whether they had attorneys; Flores and Keith could not immediately be reached for comment.
Background of the Incidents
The discipline comes a day after Comeaux fired Ali Toppa, a patrol officer who had faced multiple allegations of inappropriate behavior in his four years on the force.
Comeaux told The Dallas Morning News the decision to fire Flores and Keith was “not made lightly.”
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“However,” he said Thursday, “as a police department, we are held to the highest standards of integrity and conduct — both on and off duty. Our commitment to accountability and public safety demands that we uphold these standards.”
Details of the Arrests
Flores was arrested in December on a misdemeanor theft charge after authorities alleged he and a second person concealed items — amounting to between $100 to $750 — in a children’s stroller at a Target in Wylie. The two tried to leave the store without paying but were detained, Wylie police have said.
Keith was arrested Jan. 26 in the 2000 block of Town East Boulevard in Mesquite on a misdemeanor DWI charge. Mesquite police spokespeople did not release additional information about the case at the time.
The statuses of their criminal cases were unclear Thursday.
Chief’s Disciplinary Decisions
The terminations were among Comeaux’s first disciplinary decisions since he began as Dallas’ police chief last week. The chief told The News last week he wants to bring consistency to the department’s disciplinary decisions, adding that all police employees will be treated “equally” and “fairly.”
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Conclusion
The firing of the two civilian employees is a significant step towards upholding the highest standards of integrity and conduct within the Dallas police department. As the department continues to navigate the complexities of disciplinary decisions, it is essential to prioritize accountability and public safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who were the two civilian employees fired by the Dallas police chief?
A: Billy Flores and Evelyn Keith, both 911 call analysts, were fired for “engaging in adverse conduct.”
Q: What were the reasons for their termination?
A: Flores was arrested on a misdemeanor theft charge, while Keith was arrested on a misdemeanor DWI charge.
Q: What is the police chief’s stance on disciplinary decisions?
A: Chief Comeaux wants to bring consistency to the department’s disciplinary decisions, ensuring that all police employees are treated “equally” and “fairly.”
Q: What is the status of the criminal cases against Flores and Keith?
A: The statuses of their criminal cases were unclear Thursday.
