Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux’s Trip to Qatar
Aug. 15, 2025
Updated Aug. 16, 2025 at 7:32 p.m. CDT
Introduction to the Trip
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux is in Qatar, the 2022 FIFA World Cup host country, with three members of his command staff to prepare for when the sporting fest arrives in Dallas, according to a Facebook post.
The World Cup is expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to the Dallas-Fort Worth region, and city officials have increasingly discussed questions about public safety, federal funding and deploying more boots on the ground.
Public Safety Concerns
The Dallas Police Department’s media office said it’s not the department’s practice to comment on the chief’s calendar.
Comeaux’s calendar, updated as of July 28, did not show the trip to Qatar. It did include time blocked for an Aug. 12 discussion of the city budget, which is built around increased funding — over $60 million — into the police department. The Dallas Morning News has requested an updated calendar.
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Comeaux was also not present at the regular downtown public safety meeting on Aug. 14. He was scheduled to speak alongside City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, Mayor pro tem Jesse Moreno and council member Paul Ridley.
Scrutiny of the Police Chief
The police chief has been a subject of immense scrutiny. For months, residents and the members of the community police oversight board have been posing questions about the police department’s involvement in immigration enforcement arrests and detentions.
The chief has outlined that law enforcement officials will assist federal agencies whenever they’re asked to. But the department doesn’t track how it assists other agencies. The city has not yet announced if it has plans to join Section 287(g), a national program through which local officers can assist federal immigration agents and carry out limited enforcement actions.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the trip of Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux to Qatar has raised several questions about public safety, federal funding, and the police department’s involvement in immigration enforcement. The city officials have a lot to consider as they prepare for the arrival of the World Cup in Dallas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux in Qatar?
A: Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux is in Qatar to prepare for the arrival of the World Cup in Dallas. He is accompanied by three members of his command staff.
Q: What are the public safety concerns for the World Cup in Dallas?
A: The World Cup is expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to the Dallas-Fort Worth region, and city officials have increasingly discussed questions about public safety, federal funding and deploying more boots on the ground.
Q: Is the Dallas Police Department involved in immigration enforcement arrests and detentions?
A: The police chief has outlined that law enforcement officials will assist federal agencies whenever they’re asked to. However, the department doesn’t track how it assists other agencies.
Q: Will the city of Dallas join Section 287(g), a national program through which local officers can assist federal immigration agents?
A: The city has not yet announced if it has plans to join Section 287(g). The police chief and city officials are still considering the options and implications of joining the program.
