Dallas Hosting Public Safety Response Symposium

The City of Dallas Office of Community Police Oversight is hosting a Public Safety Response Symposium to connect residents with public safety leaders. Here's how to participate on May 9.

The Dallas Police Department posted to social media about the event on Friday afternoon. The post states, "Join public safety leaders for an inside look at how emergency and non-emergency calls are handled and how resources are deployed across Dallas."

The symposium will be held at the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center, 1403 Washington St., fro 11 a.m.-noon on May 9. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Light breakfast and refreshments will be provided.

Topics for the symposium include:

• How 911 calls are handled and dispatched
• How DPD uses specialized units and technology to improve response times
• When to use 311 for non-emergency services
• How crisis and behavioral health teams collaborate through alternative response strategies

There will also be a community Q&A forum where residents can engage directly with public safety leaders. Moderation will be provided.

Dallas Police Chief Daniel C. Comeaux will offer the opening remarks. Featured speakers include 911 Communications Center Assistant Director Robert Uribe; Major of Police Anthony Greer; 311 Senior Outreach Specialist Stephen Walker; and Emergency Management & Crisis Response Director Kevin Oden.

When it comes to parking: Enter through Gate 2 and drive straight to the Pan Am Gate, and continue to the Briscoe Center (located on the left).

RSVP for the Public Safety Response Symposium here.