MENU
SEARCHThe integrity of the test had been questioned after a police major who helped shape the exam also coached clients through a test-prep business.
Photo: Dallas PD/Facebook
Dallas police officers who took a rigorous exam last year for a shot at being promoted to sergeant will have to try again later, officials said Tuesday.
The integrity of the test had been questioned after a police major who helped shape the exam also coached clients through a test-prep business, reports the Dallas Morning News.
Results from the test, which was offered in November, had been in limbo for several months while police investigated the assessment center portion of the promotional process.
Police Maj. LaToya Porter, who runs a test-prep business to help officers prepare for the sergeant exam, has been under investigation.
She's accused of adverse conduct, creating a conflict of interest, and interfering with the integrity of an administrative investigation and giving misleading and conflicting statements during an internal affairs investigation, Lt. Mike Igo told the Dallas Civil Service Board. Igo oversaw the investigation.
Porter's attorney has said she did not give her clients an advantage over other officers taking the sergeant test.
She remained on administrative leave Tuesday, and police said the internal affairs investigation tied to her remains open.
The civil service board, an independent board through the city, agreed Tuesday that police should void the results from the "unfair" November exam and offer another exam for officers vying for the sergeant rank.
Results from the written test will remain intact, police said.
In the meantime, the promotional process for other positions remains on hold for officers.
Discover how one police department cut crime nearly in half using smarter patrol data. This whitepaper breaks down the real-world strategy behind a 46% drop in vehicle thefts, improved officer safety, and stronger community visibility.
Read More →
Thumbnail for video series POLICE Topics, Tactics & Tips with a yellow headline that reads When Do You Transport a Wounded Officer Instead of Waiting for EMS?
Read More →
In this video, hear from Dustin Mowery, a product specialist at Team Wendy, as he discusses how to best use a patrol vehicle for cover.
Read More →
While a patrol vehicle offers some cover protection when taking fire, remain mobile and don’t stick to one piece of cover indefinitely. Dustin Mowery, of Team Wendy, shares what he teaches about using vehicles as cover.
Read More →
Recruit Officer Jon-Marques Psalms, 30, reportedly suffered a medical emergency after completing a training exercise on Wednesday August 20, 2025, at the Academy.
Read More →The webinar titled “Beyond the Plate: Real-Time Video Intelligence for Police Operations” will show how pairing LPR data with live camera feeds delivers faster, safer, and more coordinated responses on everything from stolen vehicles to active BOLOs.
Read More →
A great bicycle officer has a strong service mentality, paramount knowledge of laws, a thirst for new knowledge, and someone who can adapt to change easily. If this describes you, your agency's bicycle unit might be a good fit.
Read More →
You need to train like an elite athlete for the life-and-death challenge you may some day face on the job.
Read More →
The new artificial intelligence feature for MILO’s VR and Focus3D simulators gives trainees a chance to practice and refine their communications skills while working scenarios.
Read More →
