City council considers dropping experience requirement to become a Dallas police officer
Right now, to become a Dallas police officer, one needs either college credit, experience in the U.S. Armed Forces or a TCOLE peace officer license. Under the new proposal, no experience would be required.
Dallas installs street signs honoring fallen first responders
Dallas police and firefighters killed in the line of duty will soon be memorialized with street signs in locations throughout the city. The first two were installed on Thursday.
Dallas Interim Police Chief Michael Igo 'very excited' about new role
In his first public appearance as Interim Chief of the Dallas Police Department, Michael Igo presented new badges to 42 officers being promoted to the ranks of Senior Corporal, sergeants and lieutenants of police.
Dallas Police Association opposes amendment that would require city to hire more police
Amendment U would require Dallas PD to have 3 officers for every 1,000 citizens.
Dallas teen knocked out by police horse at State Fair of Texas, family says
Dallas police say a mounted police officer was patrolling Big Tex Circle when the horse was startled, bucking off the officer. The teen's mom says he had a seizure for the first time in his life after being knocked to the ground by the horse and lost consciousness.
Dallas names interim police chief to replace outgoing Eddie Garcia
An assistant chief within the Dallas Police Department will step up to temporarily replace outgoing Chief Eddie Garcia.
Dallas police chief Eddie Garcia talks retirement, success and regrets
Dallas police chief Eddie Garcia sat down with FOX 4's Steven Dial to discuss his retirement from the police department.
Dallas police officer blind in both eyes after shooting
Senior corporal Karissa David was shot multiple times in her face and abdomen while responding to the scene of a shooting where Officer Darron Burks was killed.
Police Chief Eddie Garcia's departure to Austin will leave pivotal leadership void in Dallas
The hope is the chief will help usher transformation to the Austin Police Department and have the same type of impact as he has had on the Dallas community.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia retiring to take job in Austin: 'Unfortunately, you cannot keep secrets'
Garcia told city officials on Thursday that he is planning on retiring from law enforcement and taking an assistant city manager role overseeing public safety in Austin.
Dallas police officer arrested in Denton County child sex case
An officer with the Dallas Police Department was arrested earlier this week for allegedly sexually assaulting a child.
Dallas officer arrested on family violence charge
Sr. Cpl. Raneen Bazzi was arrested on Tuesday and is facing a family violence assault charge.
Dallas crime scene analyst killed in Fort Worth crash
The Dallas Police Department is mourning the death of a crime scene analyst who worked alongside detectives to gather critical evidence to help build their cases.
Dallas police, fire retirees face uncertainty over cost of living adjustment
Thousands of retired Dallas police and firefighters are once again facing uncertainty about when and if they will receive a cost of living adjustment.
Dallas approves new 30-year police and fire pension funding plan
The Dallas City Council approved spending $11 billion over the next 30 years to hopefully fix a more than $3 billion budget shortfall.
Dallas police shooting: Suspect with replica handgun killed by officers
The Dallas Police Department released body camera footage of officers shooting and killing a man with a fake gun over the weekend.
Dallas murder rate up, overall violent crime down for a third year
Dallas has experienced a big drop in average violent crime over the past three years. But the number of murders in the city continues to climb.
Dallas police officer Darron Burks remembered at funeral service
Family and friends of Dallas police officer Darron Burks, who was shot and killed while sitting in his police cruiser, are getting an opportunity to say their final goodbyes.
Vigil held at fallen Dallas officer’s college alma mater
Before this Saturday’s funeral, Wednesday’s vigil was a more intimate opportunity for ones to celebrate the life of Darron Burks.
Dallas City Council debates hiring consultant to improve pension fund's rate of return
As the city's hired consultant, Dory Wiley is working to encourage the council to hire his company or another to serve as a watchdog to fix the city's pension fund.