On September 6 shortly after midnight, Assistant Chief David Paris, 47, suffered a fatal heart attack while at home. Chief Paris started his career with the Irving Police Department in June 1986 as a patrol officer. He was transferred to the Narcotics Unit and later joined the Traffic Section as a Motor Officer. After being promoted, he worked his way up through the ranks where he served as a supervisor in many different sections to include the Patrol Division, Jail Section, Community Services Division, and Criminal Investigations Division. He was promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief in July 2005 and was currently the Commander of the Investigative Services Bureau.
The viewing for Chief Paris will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, September 8 and the funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, September 9. Both will be held at Calvary Church located at 4401 North State Hwy 161 in Irving.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to a memorial account that has been set up at the Irving City Employees Federal Credit Union (ICEFCU). The account has been set up in the name of Sergeant Joseph Palomar (Family Liaison Officer). Checks should be made payable to the ICEFCU.
Donations to the account will be given to the Irving community programs Chief Paris was involved with.
Some of these programs include the Irving Police Athletic League, the First Offender Program, and the Irving Citizens on Patrol program, to name a few.
