One of North Texas’ most vocal and recognizable cops will soon leave the Dallas Police Department after about a decade representing the rank-and-file through its largest association.
Sgt. Mike Mata, president of the Dallas Police Association, took on a new role at an energy company after serving about 28 years on the force. He’s expected to leave in January.
Mata has attracted extensive media coverage - and at times controversy - in his six years as president. Before that, he served as DPA’s vice president for four years.
NBC 5's media partners at The Dallas Morning News sat down with Mata to discuss the defining moments of his career, lessons learned, and the current state of the department and association.
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Click here to read what he said about his future, the police department, and his career.
