Into the Fire - Sr. Cpl. J.D.Byas

This Friday, September 19, 2025, Episode #67 will feature, Sr. Cpl. J.D.Byas is an officer with the Dallas Police Department providing (40) forty-years of service. In 1993, he transferred to SWAT from Patrol. By the year 2000, he was convinced to study Hostage/Crisis Negotiations. He has completed 700 hours of training with the Suicide /Crisis Center. His (31) thirty-one years of SWAT experience covers over 800 barricaded individuals and suicidal call outs, not including executing more than a thousand high risk warrants.

Presently, he is assigned to the Tactical Equipment Support Services (TESS). His duties include administrative, procurement, and providing training / support for new negotiators. During SWAT operations, the TESS squad is responsible for driving SWAT personnel to the location and maintaining hard cover for all involved. At times, may include removal of windows, cages and doors using the armored vehicle as Push or Pull tool.

Byas is a national speaker in the world of Crisis Negotiations, and one of the best in the country.