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Dear Friends,
This week, the Dallas City Council voted to approve a long-term lease with the University of North Texas at Dallas, clearing the way for a next-generation Law Enforcement Training Center on university grounds. This milestone represents more than just a construction of a facility—it’s a foundation for the future of public safety in Dallas.
The new Law Enforcement Training Center will serve as the primary home for Dallas Police Department’s training academy and a new Criminal Justice Center, creating a comprehensive campus that blends academic opportunity with real-world training. The partnership with UNT Dallas marks a significant step toward modernizing police instruction, strengthening recruitment and embedding law enforcement education in a higher-ed environment.
The new Law Enforcement Training Center at UNT Dallas will provide:
• Education-Centered Approach: By placing the academy on a college campus, the city and UNT Dallas will collaborate on new pathways for student engagement, research, and long-term careers in public safety.
• Cutting-Edge Facilities: The planned center will feature modern classrooms, simulation labs, and specialized training environments that reflect the evolving demands of law enforcement.
• Citywide Strategy: The UNT Dallas site is part of a broader dual-campus model that will also include a new Public Safety Complex elsewhere in the city for field operations and cross-agency training.
You can read the city's press release by clicking the headline below:
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