STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: September 10, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Water Utilities Department
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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Authorize a five-year Interlocal Agreement between Dallas College and the Dallas Police Department, the Dallas Water Utilities Department, and the Department of Equipment and Fleet Management through the Caruth Police Institute at Dallas College to provide law enforcement and leadership training for sworn and civilian staff in the field of government - Not to exceed $1,161,618.00 - Financing: Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($499,994.00) DCCCD El Centro Police Training Reimb Fund ($533,606.00) and Equipment and Fleet Management Fund ($128,018.00) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
Dallas College, through the Caruth Police Institute (CPI), provides law enforcement and leadership training for sworn and civilian staff in field operations, administration, and management roles within government. CPI will offer routine short courses, a 1-day leadership course, and a five day Leadership Series to the Dallas Water Utilities Department (DWU), the Dallas Police Department (DPD), and the Department of Equipment and Fleet Management (EFM).
The short courses provide targeted training to support personal and professional development, including refresher training. The 1-day development courses will focus on emotional intelligence, team building, and building trust. The five day leadership training will offer a deeper dive into leadership techniques, effective communication, coaching, and motivational strategies. These courses will help DWU, DPD, and EFM address emerging workforce development needs, respond to employee survey results, and support both personal and professional growth. These tools are aimed at retaining and recruiting staff and build on a multi-year approach to equip all employees with the necessary too...
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