3 officers indicted on charges related to George Floyd protests in Dallas
Two Dallas Police Department officers and one Garland Police Department officer have been indicted on charges related to the police response to protests in Dallas following the death of George Floyd in 2020.
Former Dallas officer sues detective who accused him of murder
Last year, Bryan Riser was fired from the Dallas Police Department and spent a month in jail on capital murder charges. Now he's suing the detective who built the case against him.
Dallas police chief praises public support for citywide crime drop
The Dallas police chief says the crime drop is because of public support, improving police morale and a plan that is working.
Dallas PD receives donation of K9 officers from One Community USA
The Dallas Police Department has four new police K9s thanks to a non-profit group that works to build stronger relations between police and the public.
Tony Timpa case: U.S. Supreme Court asked to review excessive force case
The Dallas city attorney is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review an excessive force case where a man died in Dallas police custody.
Dallas officer gets award for overcoming life-threatening injury
A Dallas police officer who was critically injured in the line of duty was honored by the department for his courage in overcoming his injuries and returning to work. He wasn't expected to live after his 2018, but he's a prime example of someone who doesn't give up.
Dallas PD crime reduction plan: Overall violent crime is down, but murders are up
Dallas police gave their first-quarter crime report. Overall, violent crime is down. But murders are up compared to this time in 2020 and 2021.
Dallas leaders want tougher penalties for unpermitted events after recent mass shootings
The police chief told council members that the city needs an ordinance to crack down on promoters and property owners who hold large events, like the one on April 2, without getting permits. Right now, the fine is between $500 and $2,000. For many, it’s a small cost of doing business.
Dramatic video shows suspect flee after injuring three Dallas officers
The man who shot it out with Dallas police early over the weekend now faces at least nine felony charges, including four charges of aggravated assault on a public servant. Police on Tuesday released shocking video of the shootout.
Boy battling cancer sworn in to multiple North Texas law enforcement agencies
Davarjae Daniel, who is battling cancer, is traveling the nation and being sworn in as an honorary police officer.
Dallas PD unveils plan to reduce crime at problematic apartment complexes
The Dallas Police Department says apartment complexes are responsible for more than half of the city's most problematic areas when it comes to crime. They unveiled a plan to reduce crime at those places. But to the disappointment of some council members, the plan did not propose creating any new standards for apartment complexes.
Dallas sexually oriented businesses can stay open past 2 a.m. until judge makes ruling
The Monday hearing was supposed to only take a day, but there were too many witnesses called to testify. For now, the businesses can continue to operate until the judge hears all of the city’s witnesses and makes her ruling.
DART light rail train collides with Dallas police vehicle
DART police are investigating a collision between a light rail train and a Dallas Police Department SUV Friday night.
Dallas police officer arrested for public intoxication
A Dallas Police Department officer was arrested Friday morning for an incident police said happened when he was off-duty.
Veteran Dallas officer charged with official oppression
Dallas police arrested one of their own for an incident that happened last year. He's worked for the department for 34 years.
Dallas police data loss: IT employee reckless, but no malicious intent, report finds
The report released last week cost the city $500,000. The major conclusion is the city still has a lot of work to do to protect the city's data.
Dallas police chief testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee about rising carjackings
“Active policing is critical and will be key to reducing violent crime overall, which will help drive down carjackings,” the chief said. “Law enforcement needs more resources to bolster response to violent crime.”
Dallas PD vehicle struck by driver while blocking traffic on I-35
A Dallas Police Department squad car was struck while blocking traffic on I-35 early Sunday morning.
Victim's family wonders if Deep Ellum New Year's fatal crash could've been prevented
Matthew Smith was out on bond for a DWI arrest when Dallas police say he ran over Dil Chainy on New Year's Eve. He already had two prior DWI convictions and is now charged with manslaughter for Chainy's death, and he still faces that third DWI charge.
Dallas police officer indicted in pyramid scheme case
One of the Dallas Police Department's own officers has been indicted for allegedly running a pyramid scheme out of his office.