Child Abuse Squad

5351 Samuell Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75228
Phone: 214-275-1300

Dallas Advocacy Center
5351 Samuell Blvd. 
Dallas, Texas 75228
Phone: 214-818-2600

The Child Abuse Squad is located at the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center.  The squad is responsible for investigating all sexual assault, physical abuse, and neglect injury offenses when the victim is a juvenile and the suspect is:

1.         A parent,

2.         A guardian, including a temporary one such as a babysitter or day-care worker,

3.         A relative, or

4.         Any person living in the home with the child.

State Law Mandates Reporting Child Abuse.



Sex Offender Unit Commander: Lieutenant Corey Cardoza

Email: corey.cardoza@dallaspolice.gov


Child Abuse Sergeant: Sergeant Michael Vaughn

Email: michael.vaughn@dallaspolice.gov

Phone: 214-275-1300