Multiple calls to 911 from family with gunman on doorstep go unanswered for hours

A family building a home in Dallas says they feared for their lives as a man with a gun knocked on their front door while two others stole equipment at the building site. They say they made multiple calls to 911. It was nearly nine hours from the first call to when an officer arrived.

Man gets 30 years for DWI crash that killed Dallas police officer

Phillip Mabry faced up to life in prison for the crash that killed Officer Mitchell Penton. With his 30-year sentence, he will be eligible for parole in 15 years.

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.