Dallas City Council to Vote on New Police Training Facility

The $5 million project management contract is up for a vote.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Dallas City Council is set to vote on a $5 million project management contract for a new and long-delayed police training center in the city.

Why it matters

The new training facility has been a contentious issue in Dallas, with debates over its cost, location, and purpose. The vote represents a key milestone in the project's progress.

The details

The proposed $5 million contract would cover project management services for the construction of the new police training center. The facility has been in the planning stages for several years, facing delays and pushback from some community groups.

  • The Dallas City Council will vote on the contract on February 25, 2026.

The players

Dallas City Council

The governing body of the City of Dallas, responsible for approving major municipal projects and expenditures.

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What’s next

If approved, the project management contract would allow the city to move forward with the design and construction of the new police training facility.

The takeaway

The vote on the police training center project management contract represents an important decision point for the city of Dallas, as it continues to navigate the complex issues surrounding law enforcement training and community relations.