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DMN Gets Marijuana Story Right—And Very Wrong
Yes, Black people are disproportionately arrested. Exactly 33 of them.
Local News
Dallas Police Will Divert These Calls To Try To Improve Response Times
Reporting lower-priority, non-emergency incidents to Dallas police will soon happen through an online or phone reporting system. The department estimates it will save more than 135,000 patrol hours.
Local News
The Problem With Using State Troopers as City Cops
In Austin, an analysis of patrol work by Texas Department of Public Safety troopers show they’re disproportionately arresting people of color. It echoes the song that played in Dallas four years ago.
Mental Health
How Meadows Is Diversifying Crisis Response in Texas
The mental health policy institute is supporting municipalities' launch of multi-disciplinary response teams for those in mental health crises.
Police
Watch Video of Bomb Squad Cop Fall Into Fountain
In defense of the cop: let's see YOU try to walk around in a blast suit.
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The Dallas Police Department Has a New Boat
The strange, true story behind the Dallas Police Department’s newest boat on Lake Ray Hubbard
Police
Dallas Police Association Takes Aim at DA Over Felony Charges Against Officers
After two officers were charged in connection with violence at summer 2020 protests, the DPA’s head says the DA is playing politics.
Police
Two Dallas Police Officers Face Assault Charges From 2020 Protests
One of the officers was fired last month after video showed him punching a man in Deep Ellum.
Police
Dallas Police Explain Why and How They Can Seize Money From People
Last month, Dallas police took $100,000 from a woman at Love Field. She has still not been charged with a crime. This week, police finally talked about it.
Business
AT&T Exec Vana Hammond Parham’s Time on the Dallas Police Force
“When you’re a police officer, you’re pushed in ways you’ve never been pushed,” says the assistant VP and senior legal counsel.