A Dallas Police Officer finds himself on the wrong side of the law, a development reported by the department's Internal Affairs Division. Officer Jalen Thomas, badge #12339, surrendered to Arlington Police Department on July 25, in response to a warrant for misdemeanor Deadly Conduct. Details of the incident reveal that the alleged offense took place nearly a month prior, on July 2, while Thomas was not on official duty.
The officer has been part of the force since March 2022 and was assigned to the Northwest Patrol Division. With the gravity of the situation being untangled, the department has chosen to swiftly place Officer Thomas on administrative leave. This move is to fully ensure that to quickly investigate the situation while maintaining the integrity of the department's operations. The internal investigation, led by Internal Affairs, will decide Thomas's professional fate within the Department.
According to the Dallas Police Department, the Internal Affairs Division was alerted of the warrant by their counterparts in Arlington. This communication between departments underscores an ongoing commitment to transparency and collaboration in upholding the law, even when an officer of the law is the one accused.
