Yes, right here in Texas, the Dallas Police Department has taken some major steps in the fight against racism.
Dallas Chief of Police Renee Hall implemented a new order late Thursday night compelling officers “to either stop, or attempt to stop, another employee when force is being inappropriately applied or is no longer required,” the department says.
The order applies to all members of the department, both sworn and non-sworn.
The order comes amid growing calls for police accountability after the death of George Floyd while he in the custody of police in Minneapolis.
And The DPD also authorized a march in support of Black Lives Matter.
Friday, the Dallas Police Department’s Latino Law Enforcement Association and Black Police Association will host a “Blue for Black Lives Matter” rally for solidarity.
“What I hope this says is ‘this is the beginning of a new conversation. This is that one step toward change that has been needing to happen for the longest,’” Det. Arturo Martinez said. “I can’t answer why it hasn’t but here we are, we’re trying and I’m sorry.”
The March from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. has the support of department leadership and will take place outside DPD headquarters.
DPD Chief Renee Hall is an African American woman. Eric Johnson, the mayor of Dallas, is an African American male. Times are changing. And now new polling shows Joe Biden tied with Trump in Texas.