Fort Worth Police Department released a Kendrick Lamar-inspired diss track aimed at Dallas after a recruitment billboard was put up in Fort Worth. The music video, set to a beat reminiscent of Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” shows an officer driving past the Dallas Police billboard and rapping about officers who switched from Dallas to Fort Worth. Despite being made in jest, the video sheds light on Dallas Police Department’s struggles with recruiting and retaining officers, with the city council recently lowering hiring goals from 325 to 300. The video also included links for those interested in joining the Fort Worth Police Department. Dallas has faced challenges in increasing the number of officers to meet a ballot initiative requiring 4,000 officers, with only around 3,100 currently employed. Despite staffing concerns, Interim Police Chief Michael Igo mentioned a 15% drop in overall violent crime in Dallas. The Fort Worth Police Department and Chief Neil Noakes shared the video on social media, expressing love for Dallas PD while highlighting recruitment efforts in both cities. The light-hearted approach to addressing recruitment challenges showcases the ongoing competition between the two police departments to attract new talent.
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