Crime & Police

Civilian police oversight doesn’t exist in many North Texas suburbs. Some advocates believe it should be everywhere, regardless of a city’s size.

Few things can provoke the anger of readers the way the arrest of a Christian private school teacher for child sexual assault did.

The push for marijuana decriminalization in Dallas just got a little stronger.

Matthew Harmon, who was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a minor, has ties to the Kanakuk Christian summer camp.

Video captured exchange with police that Kentucky prosecutor agrees was a “big misunderstanding” between top golfer in the world and cops.

Vape and CBD shops in Allen have been warned about selling products with illegal levels of THC.

Both residents and the City Council member representing Kleberg-Rylie are frustrated that more can’t be done for the community.

The AI technology is being used in other North Texas cities and will likely soon begin to recognize faces in Dallas.

The city charter does not allow the police chief to be offered a contract, meaning Garcia could resign at any time.

Tambaoga’s DNA was a match for a 2022 sexual assault according to Denton police. That brings his total sexual assault charges to six, including one against a child.

On Monday night in front of hundreds of attendees, the memorial ceremony encouraged people to never forget the fallen while looking ahead.

Things aren’t looking so hot for poker clubs in Farmers Branch, but the games will continue in other cities across the state – including Dallas, for now at least.

Even after a year, questions remain about the deadly May 6, 2023, Allen mass shooting, but the city hasn’t let that stop them from remembering the fallen.

A Rowlett city council member voted to approve a zoning case earlier this year. A Rowlett resident says he should have recused himself from the vote.

Critics say that Street Cop Training teaches unconstitutional police tactics and promotes toxic behavior. That hasn’t stopped local departments from hiring them.

Gun violence incidents affecting two Dallas-area high schools have led to increased on-campus personnel and safety protocol retraining.

The partnership of Dallas and Arlington police with a real-time crime surveillance platform shows the blurred line between safety and privacy.

Print It Black is a stunning, inside look into how Uvalde reacted to the horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary where 21 people were murdered in 2022.

Texas and 2 other states lead the nation in mass shootings so far in 2024.

Mauricio Garcia, a 36-year-old Dallas County resident, was not the Allen shooter. You might not have known that if you’re a fan of right-wing media.

A new facility could help train police in southern Dallas if the idea can win voter approval at the upcoming bond election.

Carlton Tambaoga was arrested in Carrollton last month. A local expert says many barriers can keep sexual assault survivors from coming forward sooner.