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Dallas PD could lower minimum education requirements for officer candidates

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DallasJune 3, 2025 5:46 pm

Dallas PD could lower minimum education requirements for officer candidates

The Dallas Police Department is one step closer to allowing high school graduates to apply to become an officer. NBC 5’s David Goins reports that currently, DPD requires 45 hours of college credit, but that could change soon.

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Dallas PD could lower minimum education requirements for officer candidates

Dallas PD could lower minimum education requirements for officer candidates

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