DAL L AS P OL I CE MUS E UM

Dallas Police Museum

the mission of which is to:
Preserve the history of the Dallas
Police Department and its
contribution to public safety.
Bring to life the Departments
history of dress, equipment,
materials and resources.
Measure changes in the scope and
delivery of services, manpower,
training and equipment.
Document notorious crimes, give
recognition to the achievements of
individual o!cers and public safety
programs of special value to
citizens.
Provide hands"on and interactive
educational opportunities,
including the value and impact of
public safety in our daily lives.
Establish the rigor, sacrice and
service required to qualify, train
and serve as a DPD O!cer.
Honor and remember Dallas
greatest heroes, those killed in the
Line of Duty.
DAL L AS P OL I CE MUS E UM
1400 S. Lamar Street Dallas, TX 75215
T #214$ 671"3063 E:dallaspd.museum@dpd.ci.dallas.tx.us
Da!as Police O"cer Jim Leave!e escorting
Lee Harvey Oswald through DPD basement
when Jack Ruby appeared and shot Oswald.
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What was an impressive and opportune
location for commerce to John Neely
Bryan in 1839 has proven his wisdom right
on the money. Dal l as has attracted
generations of individuals inspired by its
hallmark can"do spirit Its commitment to
public safety has played a vital role in
safeguarding is growth and development.
The frontier trading post of 1841 exploded
into a center of commerce by 1872 as the
Houston Texas Central and Texas & Pacic
Railroad lines converged in Dallas. Dallas
cotton crops, leather and bu%alo hides
were soon in high demand by merchants
across the country and, in return, the
railroad brought prosperity, opportunity
and newcomers to the frontier town.
The safety of the town and its inhabitants
began as early as 1845 but not until the
1870s did the Dallas City Council clear the
way for the public election of a Chief of
Police. James Carter Arnold was elected
Dallas rst Chief of Police in 1881 and
began the Dallas Police Department with a
force of 15 uniformed o!cers.
The time is right for Dallas to reect back on how far it has come, from trading post to
international trade partner. The role public service and protection have played in Dallas
growth and development has been pivotal to its success. Now we invite you to play a pivotal
role in taking the Dallas Police Museum from concept to cornerstone. Join us!
BACK THE BLUE BEARS " 1 0, 000
These bears are an endearing token of appreciation
and support that will help us begin generating
interest and funding for the Dallas Police Museum!
The Back the Blue Bear, a 6 plush bear embroidered
with the DPD badge on its front and customizable
embr oi der y on i t s back, al so has a f ul l y
customizable hang"tag.
Your donation of &10,000 enables us to purchase
2,000 of these small, soft, holdable bears and sell
them in fundraisers across Dallas, generating
awareness, interest and the means to begin making
the Dallas Police Museum a reality.
Become a cornerstone of the Dallas Police
Museum today. Help us honor the men and
women who have helped our businesses and our
City grow and prosper.
Da!as landmarks remind us of how much the city
has changed and how much it has remained the same.