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Published on April 20, 2024
Dallas Police Department Partners with Tech Firm RollKall to Modernize Off-Duty Job ManagementSource: Google Street View

The Dallas Police Department is taking a high-tech step forward with its recent announcement of a collaboration with RollKall, a company that specializes in managing law enforcement extra-duty programs, as reported by the Dallas Police Department. This partnership looks to revamp the way officers coordinate off-duty work, making the process smoother not just for the police, but also for the Dallas community at large.

In a move set to benefit Dallas officers and citizens alike, the introduction of RollKall will digitize the management of the off-duty job program of the Department. The platform promises to make it a breeze to schedule, locate, and sign up for extra-duty jobs from smartphones or computers. Businesses and entities needing police presence for events or patrols will now have a direct pipeline to request services. According to the Dallas Police Department, Chief Eddie Garcia highlighted the paramount importance of "safety and well-being" for the community, seeing this partnership as a way to enhance "oversight, transparency, and compliance" in the department's off-duty work.

With RollKall, the Dallas Police Department stands to gain enhanced officer safety through more informed schedules and workload management to prevent overburdening the force. The software also promotes reinforced accountability with a comprehensive overview of the extra-duty activities. Brad Duea, RollKall's CEO, mentioned supporting Dallas's mission to deliver top-notch off-duty programming, emphasizing the innovative nature of their solutions for both law enforcement and local businesses.

RollKall's integration comes with the boon of online payments for expense reimbursements, further easing the financial operations connected with the use of police equipment during special events. Moreover, the Dallas Police Department that is looking, at the software will not inflict any tax burdens; specifically, ENPs, HOAs, and Non-Profit organizations will incur no extra charges for hiring off-duty officers, Chief Garcia reassured.

As this partnership unfolds, the Dallas Police Department is actively working with RollKall on the rollout, with plans underway to conduct outreach and training for businesses and department staff on navigating and utilizing the platform. For further information regarding this innovative step by the Dallas Police Department, media inquiries can be directed to Kristin Lowman of the DPD or Ana Mehryari of RollKall.