> At a Glance
> – A new cohort of Dallas Police Academy cadets will graduate this week.
> – Senior Corporal Monty Moncibais, 75, is retiring after 54 years of service.
> – He plans to publish a memoir and remain a reserve officer.
> – Why it matters: His retirement marks the end of a rare 54-year career that shaped the department.
Later this week, the Dallas Police Academy will hand out badges to a new class of recruits while Senior Corporal Monty Moncibais, 75, prepares to hang up his own badge after a 54-year tenure. Moncibais, 75, has served the department since 1971 and is one of only two officers to surpass five decades of service. His retirement follows a career that spanned detective work, community relations, polygraph examinations, and even a cameo in a 1990 film.
A Legacy of Service
Moncibais began his career at age 19 in 1971, drawn by the promise of a stable job that would endure. Over the decades he has worn many hats, from detective to community liaison, and even served as a polygraph examiner. He also earned an acting credit while guarding the set of the Dallas-filmed movie Problem Child.
Senior Corporal Monty Moncibais said:
> “I think it’s been a wonderful career.”
Senior Corporal Monty Moncibais said:
> “You realize, after you’ve been here as long as I have, that there’s some good people out there. Doesn’t matter where you are, what part of town, that believe in the law, believe in right and wrong, and support the police.”
Senior Corporal Monty Moncibais said:
> “When it comes to the basics and the roots of police work, it’s patrol. You’re the first contact, the first people to get to where something’s happening.”
Senior Corporal Monty Moncibais said:
> “You know you’ve been here many years when a rookie says, ‘You came to my school and did the DARE program’. That’s elementary school!”
The Final Badge
After 54 years and thousands of calls, Moncibais says the time is right to retire from active duty, but he plans to remain a reserve officer and travel with his wife, Susan. He also intends to publish a book documenting his daily call notes, a record he has kept for every incident he has responded to. Moncibais’s badge number is 3162.
| Milestone | Year | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Joined DPD | 1971 | 19 |
| Retirement | 2025 | 75 |
| Years of Service | 54 | – |
Moncibais’s retirement comes as the academy welcomes a new cohort of officers, underscoring the department’s commitment to both tradition and renewal.
Key Takeaways
- Senior Corporal Monty Moncibais is retiring after a 54-year career that began in 1971.
- He will publish a memoir and continue as a reserve officer.
- His retirement marks the end of a rare 54-year tenure, one of only two officers to exceed five decades in the Dallas Police Department.
As the academy graduates its newest officers, Moncibais’s retirement marks the end of an era for the Dallas Police Department, where his dedication and varied roles have left a lasting legacy.
