Dallas Area Rapid Transit

• About DART Police • Department History • Vision Statement • Mission Statement

• Statement of Commitment • General Information • Statistics • Contact Information

Service Area Size:

• 700 square miles
• 6 counties - Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Rockwall and Tarrant
• 13 cities - Dallas, Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Irving, Plano, Richardson, Rowlett and University Park
• View links for DART member cities and counties

Service Area Population: approximately 2 million people

Community Oriented Policing Philosophy
DART Police practice the community oriented policing concept by being service oriented and emphasizing courtesy, assistance and conflict resolution. DART Police officers attend public meetings and speak at area schools to educate the community about DART and safety in and around trains and buses.

In 1999 and 2000, DART was the recipient of three Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) federal grants for the hiring of 75 additional officers and 8 additional civilian staff.

Inter-Agency Cooperation
Because DART traverses 13 cities and 6 counties, DART Police officers routinely work in cooperation with other local law enforcement agencies.