DALLAS, TX - The Dallas Police Department (DPD) has updated its policies on off-duty work following a fatal shooting earlier in the year that raised concerns about how officers are hired for outside jobs.
On Tuesday, April 14, DPD briefed the city's Community Police Oversight Board on those changes, which stem from the shooting death of Diamon-Maziarre Robinson outside the Children's Medical Center in early March, NBC5 reported.
According to investigators, Robinson, who also used the name Mike King, may have used the online platform RollKall to hire off-duty officers. Body-worn camera footage showed Robinson sitting in a vehicle as officers ordered him to exit. As he got out of the car, he appeared to reach toward his waist and point what appeared to be a firearm before the video froze and gunshots rang out.
At the time, police said Robinson had two active theft warrants and was using a false identity to impersonate a federal agent. DPD said they have used RollKall since November 2024 and that Robinson, posing as King, began using the system in April 2025.
In a statement, RollKall said Robinson was not affiliated with the company. "RollKall is a technology platform used by law enforcement agencies, businesses, and organizations to manage off-duty assignments. The individual in question is not, and has never been, a RollKall employee. We can also confirm that at no point was this individual able to access or disseminate the personal data or personally identifiable information of any other person on the platform."
However, U.S Rep. Jasmine Crockett later confirmed that Robinson had worked as a security guard for her campaign. Police said Robinson also had a professional relationship with at least one sworn officer months before the shooting.
Investigators said the officer recognized Robinson during the investigation and disclosed prior interactions. Following the shooting, Police Chief Daniel Comeaux issued a memo outlining changes to how the department uses the platform.
DPD now prohibits officers from accepting off-duty jobs on RollKall if the job was created by an outside entity or agency. "On RollKall, there was a feature that allowed outside entities to go on RollKall and place jobs for hire for off-duty officers. That feature has since been turned off. So now, the special employment team personnel is the only working group that can add part-time jobs on the platform,” said Executive Assistant Chief Monique Alex.
DPD said it will continue using RollKall while evaluating additional safety measures. The chief said the changes are intended to ensure officers follow department policy while maintaining access to off-duty work opportunities.
On Tuesday, April 14, DPD briefed the city's Community Police Oversight Board on those changes, which stem from the shooting death of Diamon-Maziarre Robinson outside the Children's Medical Center in early March, NBC5 reported.
According to investigators, Robinson, who also used the name Mike King, may have used the online platform RollKall to hire off-duty officers. Body-worn camera footage showed Robinson sitting in a vehicle as officers ordered him to exit. As he got out of the car, he appeared to reach toward his waist and point what appeared to be a firearm before the video froze and gunshots rang out.
At the time, police said Robinson had two active theft warrants and was using a false identity to impersonate a federal agent. DPD said they have used RollKall since November 2024 and that Robinson, posing as King, began using the system in April 2025.
In a statement, RollKall said Robinson was not affiliated with the company. "RollKall is a technology platform used by law enforcement agencies, businesses, and organizations to manage off-duty assignments. The individual in question is not, and has never been, a RollKall employee. We can also confirm that at no point was this individual able to access or disseminate the personal data or personally identifiable information of any other person on the platform."
However, U.S Rep. Jasmine Crockett later confirmed that Robinson had worked as a security guard for her campaign. Police said Robinson also had a professional relationship with at least one sworn officer months before the shooting.
Investigators said the officer recognized Robinson during the investigation and disclosed prior interactions. Following the shooting, Police Chief Daniel Comeaux issued a memo outlining changes to how the department uses the platform.
DPD now prohibits officers from accepting off-duty jobs on RollKall if the job was created by an outside entity or agency. "On RollKall, there was a feature that allowed outside entities to go on RollKall and place jobs for hire for off-duty officers. That feature has since been turned off. So now, the special employment team personnel is the only working group that can add part-time jobs on the platform,” said Executive Assistant Chief Monique Alex.
DPD said it will continue using RollKall while evaluating additional safety measures. The chief said the changes are intended to ensure officers follow department policy while maintaining access to off-duty work opportunities.
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