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Dallas Interim City Manager Kimerly Bizor Tolbert announced Dallas Police Executive Assistant Chief Michael Igo as the Interim Dallas Chief of Police earlier today, Oct. 4.
His appointment will formally begin at the close of business on Friday, Oct. 18th, as Chief Eddie Garcia transitions out of his role.Â
Chief Igo has 33 years of experience in law enforcement — all of which have been spent at the Dallas Police Department. Throughout his tenure he has been promoted several times, earning titles such as lieutenant, major, deputy chief and assistant chief prior to his appointment to the Executive Assistant Chief role in January 2024.