Dallas police officer, K9 shot in Pleasant Grove; suspect killed
DPD says the wounded officer was shot in the leg and shoulder around 2:30 a.m. while confronting a suspect in another shooting.
Deadly weekend brings number of Dallas homicides to 90
The Dallas Police Department admits it’s seeing an uptick in homicides so far this year. Homicides are higher than this time last year and the year before.
Proposed bill would increase pension payout for Dallas first responders who die in the line of duty
The Dallas Police and Fire Pension System may be the only one in the state that doesn't provide full pension benefits to survivors of those who die in the line of duty. That may change this legislative session through a bill filed by Dallas Democrat Julie Johnson.
Dallas PD receives positive reviews from use of force experts
The Dallas Police Department had some outside experts look at its records to see if officers are racial profiling during traffic stops or when using force. The review indicates that by and large that they are not.
Fallen Dallas police officer's fiancée, son gifted SUV
Jacob Arellano was killed on his way to work in an crash with an accused drunk driver who was driving the wrong way on Spur 408 last October.
Texas bill would allow permanent residents to serve as police officers
Police everywhere are fighting two battles: crime in communities and a shortage of qualified candidates. The chiefs of the biggest cities in North Texas say allowing this group the opportunity to become police could help with the shortage of jailers and officers.
Dallas police chief: Data shows race does not impact when, how DPD uses force
The report referenced by Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia analyzed historical data from 2014 through 2020 and went more in-depth on incidents in 2021.
Stolen Dallas police squad car leads to SWAT standoff
Police arrested a man who stole a squad car and then barricaded himself inside a Dallas apartment.
Dallas PD data: 18,000 videos remain uncategorized
Dallas City Council members received an update Tuesday afternoon about thousands of police body cam videos that were not properly categorized by the department. An audit late last year uncovered the issue with nearly 90,000 videos dating back to 2016.
Dallas mayor calls on APD officers to work for Dallas Police Department instead
The mayor of Dallas is calling on Austin police officers to work for the Dallas Police Department instead. This comes as police contract negotiations remain at a standstill between the City of Austin and the Austin Police Association.
Dallas officers take part in de-escalation training thanks to Sen. John Cornyn’s new law
Sen. John Cornyn and Dallas leaders observed Dallas Police Department cadets and current officers take part in de-escalation training Wednesday. A new law written by the Texas senator helped fund that training.
Officer hurt in police chase near Downtown Dallas
Dallas police officers tried to stop a car Tuesday evening near Downtown Dallas. The driver took off and crashed into an unmarked police car.
Family of man killed by Dallas police file civil rights lawsuit, claim he was no threat to officers
Family members of Kyle Dail, who was shot and killed by Dallas police, are suing the officers involved in the shooting, the department and the city claiming an "excessive and illegal use of force" and a violation of his civil rights.
Dallas PD officer arrested on DWI charge
A Dallas police senior corporal was arrested Saturday evening on a charge of driving while intoxicated.
Unmarked Dallas police vehicle involved in crash that critically injured pedestrian
A pedestrian is at a local hospital in critical condition after being struck by an unmarked Dallas police vehicle early Sunday morning.
Police horse named Walker donated to DPD in honor of fallen officer
Monday marked two years since Officer Mitchell Penton was hit and killed by a suspected drunken driver at the scene of a different accident.
DPD chief on policing: 'We need to do a better job of vetting people wearing this uniform'
The Dallas police chief said no one hates a bad cop more than a good cop. He talked about that and more during Monday's Project Unity community discussion.
Project Unity: Community discussion on policing held in Dallas
People who live in the Dallas area went to the Dallas police chief and Dallas County sheriff with questions about what's being done to prevent what happened to Tyre Nichols in Memphis from happening here.
Dallas PD say people are pretending to be officers. Here's what you should do if an imposter pulls you over
Dallas police say people in the city have been posing as officers and using flashing flights to pull people over or move through traffic.
Man who fatally shot Dallas officer in 2007 executed
Wesley Ruiz, 43, received a lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas, for the March 2007 killing of Dallas Police Senior Corporal Mark Nix.