Dallas Police Travel to Mexico Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

DPD officers learn security practices from Monterrey counterparts in preparation for global soccer tournament

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:11pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented soccer match, with overlapping planes of deep blue, green, and red shapes representing the chaos and intensity of a major sporting event.Dallas police prepare for the global spotlight of the 2026 World Cup by learning from international security partners.Dallas Today

The Dallas Police Department has sent a team of senior staff, including the Media Relations Unit's Allison Hudson, to Monterrey, Mexico to learn about the city's security practices for major soccer events. In turn, Monterrey's mayor and police chief have also spent time in Dallas to collaborate on joint training efforts between the two cities ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Why it matters

As one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Dallas is taking proactive steps to ensure public safety and security for the global soccer tournament. By learning from Monterrey's experience and establishing cross-training between the two police departments, Dallas aims to be fully prepared to handle the influx of international visitors and the heightened security needs of such a high-profile event.

The details

The Dallas police delegation spent time in Monterrey studying the city's technology, techniques, and overall security planning for major soccer events. In a reciprocal arrangement, a group of Monterrey officers have also traveled to Dallas to co-train with their counterparts in specific police units. Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said officers have also visited the site of the previous World Cup in Qatar to further bolster the department's preparedness.

  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico begins two months from Saturday (June 8, 2026).
  • The Dallas police delegation recently visited Monterrey, Mexico.

The players

Allison Hudson

Media Relations Unit officer with the Dallas Police Department who led the delegation to Monterrey.

Daniel Comeaux

Chief of the Dallas Police Department.

Monterrey Mayor

The mayor of Monterrey, Mexico, who visited Dallas as part of the cross-training efforts between the two cities.

Monterrey Police Chief

The police chief of Monterrey, Mexico, who also visited Dallas as part of the cross-training efforts between the two cities.

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What they’re saying

“We spent a lot of time learning their technology, how they are planning their techniques.”

— Allison Hudson, Media Relations Unit officer, Dallas Police Department

“We have a group of Monterrey officers in Dallas who will be specifically going to their perspective units to co-train together.”

— Allison Hudson, Media Relations Unit officer, Dallas Police Department

What’s next

The Dallas Police Department is continuing to work closely with their counterparts in Monterrey to finalize joint training and security protocols ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The takeaway

By proactively collaborating with host cities in Mexico, the Dallas Police Department is taking a comprehensive approach to ensure public safety and security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing on international best practices and establishing cross-border partnerships.