The Dallas Police Department announced that two employees were terminated following disciplinary hearings held on January 5, 2026, with Police Chief Michael Comeaux.
According to the department, James Gordon, badge number 10858, was terminated for violating departmental policy by failing to complete a required random drug test and leaving his assigned duty station without proper authorization. Gordon was assigned to the Support Division and had been employed by the department since August 2014.
The department also terminated Casandra Jackson, badge number 104084, a Public Service Officer assigned to the South Central Division. Jackson was dismissed for failing to report to work following an approved leave of absence. She had been employed by the department since June 2005.
No additional details were released regarding the disciplinary proceedings.
