Chief Dominique Artis Named as Dallas Chief of Public Safety

DALLAS - Dallas City Manager Kimberly BizorTolbert today announced the permanent appointment of Dominique Artisas Chief of Public Safety, effective immediately. Chief Artis has served in this role asinterim since June 2024. Heprovidesexecutive oversight to the SafePortfolio, which includes Dallas Fire-Rescue, Dallas Police, Court & Detention Services, Emergency Management and Crisis Response, and the Marshal's Office.

Hehas been instrumental in the foundational planning and acceleration of the Dallas Police Training Academy, has solidified relationships with Dallas County to elevate our partnership with the Dallas County Sheriff's Department and its jail, built  strong, fluid communication with the Dallas Police and Fire Associations, led the formation of the City's first City Action Strike Team (C.A.S.T), and delivered the first comprehensive briefing to the City Council on DPD and DFR overtime spending.  

"Public Safety remainsa top priority for the City of Dallas. Creating a dedicated role for the Public Safety portfolio and appointing Chief Artis to serve as its first Chief, elevates our commitment to keeping us on the path to becoming the safest large city in the United States," said City Manager Kimberly BizorTolbert. "In choosing himfor this permanent appointment, I am confident that his 30 years of expertise and experience in preparedness and responsiveness will serve as an advantage as we embark on the process to select permanent DPD and DFR Chiefs and enhance recruitment and retention to complete right sizing the departments."

Chief Artis'appointment is effective today.

"I am honored to lead our public safety efforts for Dallas, and I look forward to continue working with everyone involved with the various public safety departments," said Chief Dominique Artis.

"We congratulate Chief Artis on his appointment. He brings the knowledge and attributes of a true first responder, and we look forward to continuing to work with him" said Jaime Castro, President, Dallas Police Association.

Chief Dominique Artis Background:

A dedicated public servant and native of Dallas, Chief Dominique Artis' commitment to Dallas residents is evidentin the Dallas Fire-Rescue team he has nurtured over the last six years. He has been instrumental in fostering a department known for its preparedness and responsiveness, while also cultivating its future leaders. 

He assumed the role of Fire Chief 2018. With over 29 years of public safety experience, he has excelled in various pivotal positions within the department. Before his appointment as Chief, he was the Assistant Chief of the Administration Bureau, overseeing Training, Maintenance, Clothing and Supply, Recruiting, Chaplain Services, and the department's Environmental Management System. Additionally, Chief Artis has held the positions of Deputy Chief of Special Operations and Training, as well as Captain in both Emergency Operations and the Emergency Medical Service Bureau. He is a certified Master Firefighter, Master ARFF, Fire Officer II, Fire Instructor I, Incident Commander, Incident Safety Officer, and Head of Department Suppression. 

Chief Artis graduated from Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School, has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Technology from Prairie View A&M University, and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Dallas. Since assuming his role as an executive with Dallas Fire-Rescue, Chief Artis has also completed programs at the National Fire Academy and the Executive Fire Officer Program. 

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