The seven finalists competing to become Dallas' next police chief come both from within the city's ranks and as far away as California and Virginia, but they were singing from the same hymnal this week as the public got its first chance to check them out. Call it 'bless our communities.'
They made pitches for the job Wednesday during a livestreamed forum open to the public online. Public Sector Search and Consulting, an executive talent recruitment firm, winnowed dozens of applications to arrive at the seven, who spent part of the week being interviewed by community members and city leaders. The final decision on who will replace outgoing Chief U. Renee Hall belongs to City Manager T.C. Broadnax, who expects to make a selection by the end of the month, according to KERA.