Dallas council discusses proposals to cut some police funding

The Dallas City Council discussed different proposals for cutting millions of dollars from the police department's budget on Wednesday.

Police association pushes back on proposed DPD cuts by Dallas council

There seems to be growing momentum for police budget cuts in Dallas, but council members and the mayor seem split on what should be cut.

Dallas mayor, city council issue scathing critique of Chief Hall's handling of protests

The Dallas mayor and the city council have concerns about the leadership in the Dallas Police Department after seeing a report about how it handled protests following George Floyd’s death.

Dallas council examines public safety funding in proposed 2021 budget

In a year filled with calls to defund police, Dallas councilmembers debated Tuesday if next year's budget does enough to re-imagine policing or if it neglects to properly fund public safety.

Dallas PD under scrutiny for lack of progress in crime reduction plan

The Dallas Police Department is facing criticism from city council members over the lack of progress with the department’s violent crime reduction plan.

Dallas PD officer accused of accessing child porn through city of Dallas internet network

A 35-year-old officer with the Dallas Police Department has been arrested after authorities said he admitted to accessing child pornography on the city of Dallas internet network.

Dallas police to stop use of tear gas on peaceful protesters

Dallas police said Wednesday officers would no longer use tear gas to control crowd movements of peaceful protesters.

Dallas officer breaks barriers with guitar music

A rookie Dallas police officer is using music to make connections with people in the community.

Off-duty Dallas officer strikes, kills pedestrian while driving home

Police said in a statement that the officer, off duty and in his personal vehicle, struck the pedestrian after they stepped from the curb into the street and in front of the car.

Tuesday marks 4 years since Dallas police ambush

Tuesday marks four years since a gunman killed five police officers in Downtown Dallas.

Police association argues DPD’s new 72-hour video policy is illegal

The attorney for the Dallas Police Association believes the police chief’s new plan to quickly release video from “critical incidents” violates state law.

Dallas will dismiss curfew charges against protesters

The city of Dallas is dismissing curfew citations given to protesters who violated the city’s curfew on May 29-30.

40 Dallas firefighters, 11 police detectives test positive for COVID-19

Forty Dallas Fire-Rescue employees – almost all of them firefighters – have tested positive for coronavirus since the pandemic began.