DPD’s Mounted Unit Divides Opinion

Those with the Dallas Police Department’s mounted unit say horses provide them with more mobility, a vantage point they otherwise wouldn’t have, and an increased sense of police presence when they’re out patrolling city streets. Others aren’t so sure, saying they worry about the treatment of the horses, as well as the negative impact the units may have on communities.

Who Shot the Protesters? DA Needs Help Finding Out.

The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office says it needs help investigating incidents of potential police misconduct during this summer’s protests against police violence that took place after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis cops. “We have come to a point where we need some assistance from…

Abbott Wants to Crack Down on Rioting by Creating a New Slate of Felonies

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott talked tough on rioters during a press conference at the Dallas Police Association building yesterday, laying out proposed legislation for a crackdown on protests gone awry. “Texas is not going to tolerate violence, vandalism or rioting,” Abbott said. The Constitution guarantees the right to peaceably assemble,…

Police Chief U. Reneé Hall’s Resignation Divides Opinion

Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall abruptly announced yesterday that she will leave her post at the end of the year. As she gets ready to close out her tenure with the department, city leaders and residents reflect on Hall’s track record and contemplate what they want out of their…

DA Launches Investigation Into Police Treatment of Protesters

Dallas District Attorney John Creuzot has launched an investigation into police treatment of protesters during demonstrations in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, The Dallas Morning News reported yesterday. The DA’s office reached out to demonstrators involved in the protests, as well as their lawyers ahead of the…

Majority of Texans Say They Support Police Reform, According to Poll

Amid weeks of protests over police brutality, a poll released Tuesday shows that a majority of Texans support law-enforcement reform. The poll, which was conducted by Progress Texas and Public Policy Polling, showed that 73% of respondents agree police brutality is a “serious or somewhat serious problem.” Ed Espinoza, executive…

Panelists Call for Changes to Dallas’ Police Budget

Amid weeks of demonstrations sparked by the death of George Floyd, a coalition of community activists and faith leaders who marched through the streets of Dallas is now looking to promote “policies to support the protest.” One of the coalition’s main goals is to reallocate police funding into historically underfunded…