Chief Renee Hall served as the Grand Marshal in 2018’s July 4 parade
Lake Highlands resident Renee Hall, who has served as Dallas Police Chief since 2017, is on a leave of absence following major surgery, the Dallas Police Department announced.
In a statement released Wednesday night, the department said Hall is “home resting comfortably.”
Hall underwent a wellness check after her mother’s death in October of 2018, and doctors recommended surgery, the statement said.
Executive Assistant Chief David Pughes will serve as acting chief during Hall’s leave of absence.
You may read DPD’s full statement below.
“It is well known that Dallas Police Chief, U. Renee Hall’s mother passed away in October of 2018 from lengthy health challenges. Her mother’s illness prompted her to have a wellness check in January of this year. The physicians expressed concerns that needed to be addressed and scheduled surgery for July. Hall underwent a procedure this week and is home resting comfortably.
She wants her officers and the community to know that she appreciates their concerns and well wishes as she recuperates. On behalf of the police department and City Hall, we ask that you respect her privacy and time off. Executive Assistant Chief David Pughes will be acting in her stead.”
DPD Chief Renee Hall (center) with other officers at the Exchange Club July 4 parade in 2018
