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When This Kind of 'Cop' Calls, You Should Call 911

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 28, 2025

The Dallas Police Department will not ask you to pay a $1,000 debt in cryptocurrency by the end of the day. Just FYI.

Following Surprise Exit, Former DPD Chief Named as Finalist for Fort Worth Top Cop

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 15, 2025

There’s no place like home, err, 30 miles from home. What was his Dallas exit all about?

Video: Dallas Police Release Body Cam Footage From Weekend Deep Ellum Shooting

By Patrick Williams

Jul 9, 2025

A 22-year-old man died, and police shot an armed man after fights broke out between two groups on a Canton Street parking lot.

Dallas Recriminalizes Small Amounts of Weed, Gets Chummy With Ken Paxton

By Kelly Dearmore

Jul 4, 2025

Dallas looks to ignore the will of its voters on Proposition R, which was overwhelmingly approved in the November election.

More DPD Officers Arrested For Intoxication Offenses

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 16, 2025

Six Dallas officers have been arrested this year so far for alcohol-related offenses. It's not irregular for the department.

Immigration Resources List For Dallas ICE Raids and Protests

By Kelly Dearmore

Jun 16, 2025

ICE has arrested more than 2,500 people in Dallas in 2025, as Texas is now home to more ICE and CBP detainees than any other state.

National Guard Deployment Outnumbers Abbott's Past Protest Response

By Emma Ruby

Jun 12, 2025

The city of Dallas declined to say whether officials have been in communication with the governor regarding Saturday’s demonstration.

Dallas Lawyers React to Struck Down 'Vague' Prostitution Ordinance

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 11, 2025

A municipal judge struck down the city's prostitution ordinance for being in violation of the First Amendment.

‘We Were Set Up’: Immigration Off the Table as Comeaux Meets Police Oversight Board

By Emma Ruby

Jun 11, 2025

The board had written a six-page letter outlining questions they planned to ask the Dallas Police Chief on Tuesday evening.

UPDATE: DPD Provides Update on ICE Protest Arrest

By Emma Ruby

Jun 10, 2025

At least one arrest was made at the largely peaceful protest, attended by hundreds at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, which DPD blocked.

Dallas Police Ramping Up Use of Facial Recognition Tech for Case Solving

By Emma Ruby

Jun 4, 2025

The software is embroiled in legal challenges and was built on billions of images from social media, causing privacy concerns for some.

Dallas PD Roasts City of Houston Online, Skyline and All

By Alec Spicer

May 30, 2025

DPD is so desperate for new recruits that it’s trying to appeal to our rivals again.

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The Big Takeover: The Secret Plans to Give Trump Command of America’s Police

By Beau Hodai

May 16, 2025

For months, a Project 2025 subgroup drafted plans to place domestic law enforcement under Trump's thumb. We have their files.

911 Response Protocols Are ‘Outdated,’ New Dallas Police Chief Tells Council

By Emma Ruby

May 13, 2025

Chief Daniel Comeaux identified DPD’s lagging response times as a top priority in his first weeks on the job.

Here's Where Dallas' Legislative Priorities Stand This Session

By Alyssa Fields

May 13, 2025

The 89th Legislative Session will end in less than 25 days, and Dallas has a high interest in some of the remaining bills.

At Swearing-In, New Dallas Police Chief Promises To Recruit More Officers

By Alyssa Fields

May 6, 2025

The new police chief promised to lead the force with integrity at the joint ceremony he shared with the new fire chief.

Protest Organizer Says She Was Wrongly Arrested In Dallas

By Alyssa Fields

May 6, 2025

Following her arrest at the rally she helped arrange, protestors rallied at Lew Sterret until she was released.

Texas Bill Hopes To Make Some Museum Art Subject to Massive Penalties

By Alyssa Fields

Apr 11, 2025

Following photographs being removed from a Fort Worth museum, a new bill raises concerns from the art community.

City Names Daniel Comeaux as New Dallas Chief of Police

By Emma Ruby

Apr 11, 2025

The 33-year law enforcement veteran has served in Houston and in the Drug Enforcement Agency.

A New DPD Training Center Was Coming, Then it Wasn’t. Questions Persist

By Emma Ruby

Apr 4, 2025

Dan Patrick nearly withdrew a $5 million pledge to the academy last month after the city’s plans appeared busted.

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Fort Worth Hires Ex-Dallas Chief Eddie Garcia

Midnight Curfew Proposal Has Deep Ellum Shook

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Fort Worth Hires Ex-Dallas Chief Eddie Garcia

Midnight Curfew Proposal Has Deep Ellum Shook

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