Methods
Strategic Reviews
Strategic Reviews are broad evaluations of systems-level functions, aimed at ensuring
relevant regulations,
procedures, operations, and trainings align with
applicable standards and recognized effective policing practices. Each
review employs a methodological approach and leverages internal and external
subject matter expertise. These reviews culminate in a written report submitted
to the Chief of Police, outlining key findings and corresponding
recommendations for improvement. The Constitutional Policing Unit then guides
the implementation of approved improvements.
Limited Scope Reviews
Limited Scope Reviews are focused evaluations of a specific command
level—such as a Group, Division, Section, or Unit—aimed at ensuring relevant regulations,
procedures, operations, and trainings align with
applicable standards and recognized effective policing practices. Each review employs a methodological approach and
leverages internal and external subject matter expertise. These reviews
culminate in a written report submitted to the Chief of Police, outlining key
findings and corresponding recommendations for improvement. The Constitutional Policing Unit then
guides the implementation of approved improvements.
Data Reviews
The Constitutional Policing Unit, in collaboration with subject matter experts, collects, analyzes, and reports statistical information to identify patterns and trends, ensure compliance with applicable standards, and support data-driven decision-making. This includes Motor Vehicle Stop Data Reviews conducted on a weekly, quarterly, and annual basis to uphold the racial profiling data requirements outlined in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2B.
Inspections
Inspections are targeted assessments of a specific command
level—such as a Group, Division, Section, or Unit—conducted to ensure
compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and procedures. These include
the City of Dallas Personnel Rules, City of Dallas Administrative Directives, Dallas
Police Department General Orders, and departmental standard operating
procedures. Inspections culminate in a written report submitted to the
Inspection Subject Commander, outlining key findings and
corresponding recommendations for improvement. The Constitutional
Policing Unit then guides the implementation of approved improvements.
Material Inventories
Material Inventories support the accountable
management of the Dallas Police Department’s monetary assets and the proper storage
and handling of property and evidence. These inventories include routine cash
counts and the verification and secure destruction of drugs and firearms stored
in the Property Room.
Special Initiatives
The Constitutional Policing Unit provides
timely guidance through a constitutional policing lens while also leading long-term
projects geared toward cultivating a culture of continuous learning. Special
Initiatives include preparing Executive Briefings on emerging issues and
ongoing challenges, reviewing proposed internal regulations, developing and
implementing training programs, and executing activities to uphold the Dallas
Police Department’s internal control system in alignment with applicable
regulations, including City of Dallas Administrative Directive 4-09.