13 Dallas Police Officers Disciplined For Social Media Posts That Violated Department Policy
The discipline handed out ranges from documented counseling to suspensions without pay.
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The discipline handed out ranges from documented counseling to suspensions without pay.
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was created in 2015 to thank officers across the country for their daily sacrifices.
Two police officers were shot and killed in the line of duty only hours apart from each other Saturday night.
Officers were told the department would be enforcing a seldom-used and vague rule that basically says any officers with open internal affairs investigations cannot attend.
For the first time in years, the Dallas Police Department gained more officers than it lost.
Three people are dead and traffic was snarled after an 18-wheeler exploded on I-35 W, according to the Denton Fire Department.
In August Galveston police apologized after white officers on horseback led a handcuffed black man down city streets by rope -- now the department has released the bodycam video.
After losing hundreds of Dallas police officers during the past several years, a highly-anticipated report says the Dallas Police Department needs to become more efficient.
Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax presented a proposed 2020 budget that would boost pay for police officers and firefighters and increase the property tax rate slightly.
The Galveston Police Department is apologizing for the way officers took a black man into custody over the weekend.
The Southlake Department of Public Safety is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a biker who they say drove with "extreme reckless behavior" last week.
Eighty percent of the 65 recruits come from Texas. A little less than half of them have a military background.
Dallas police officials say more than two-dozen officers face disciplinary measures after they were found to have posted bigoted or other offensive material to social media in violation of the department's code of conduct, including mocking protesters who were pepper-sprayed.
Dallas will honor the lives of the five officers that were killed in the July 7, 2016 ambush attack in the most personal way it knows how — art.
Police officers in Texas are facing consequences amid nationwide fallout over racist and violent Facebook posts revealed by a watchdog group.
Police officers in Plano were on the scene of a barricaded person at a home in the 1500 block of Janwood Drive north of Plano Parkway between Alma and Custer.
Accused of instigating a fight, Crawford pleaded not guilty and now has a pretrial hearing scheduled for June 13.
The Dallas City Council has expanded the powers of the independent panel that oversees city police and hears complaints about officer misconduct.
One recommendation is to hire 35 sworn officers, mostly patrol officers, each year, along with ten civilians to work with the department.
The group, Feed A Hero, prepared food and packed their cars with warm meals Christmas morning and drove across the Metroplex to deliver lunch to about 4,500 police officers, firefighters and paramedics.
The Irving Police Department is training nearly two dozen officers to be drone pilots, in an effort to have the aircraft available for use around the clock.
Hundreds of officers have left the department during the past several years and the agency hasn't been able to keep pace with hiring new officers.
Texas high school students will soon be required to take a class to learn how to interact with police officers.
Dallas City Council is debating how much more they can pay city police officers and firefighters - and whether they can lower property tax rates.
Dash-cam video shared on social media by the Fort Worth Police Department shows officers talking a suicidal woman off the ledge of an overpass.
A North Dallas mansion known for its over-the-top holiday displays is drawing crowds again, this time with a full "Grinch" setup.
"He was larger than life," his widow Teresa Nava-Salazar said. "He loved serving his community."
More horrifying accounts from students are emerging about what they claim to have endured at the hands of former teacher and coach Caleb Elliott inside a Celina middle school.
A 10-year-old has now died after the Lewisville fire last week that killed a woman and injured her family members, officials said.
The U.S. military's early September strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat has drawn new scrutiny as the White House confirmed that the vessel was struck twice.
A North Dallas mansion known for its over-the-top holiday displays is drawing crowds again, this time with a full "Grinch" setup.
"He was larger than life," his widow Teresa Nava-Salazar said. "He loved serving his community."
More horrifying accounts from students are emerging about what they claim to have endured at the hands of former teacher and coach Caleb Elliott inside a Celina middle school.
A 10-year-old has now died after the Lewisville fire last week that killed a woman and injured her family members, officials said.
The U.S. military's early September strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat has drawn new scrutiny as the White House confirmed that the vessel was struck twice.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
The U.S. military's early September strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat has drawn new scrutiny as the White House confirmed that the vessel was struck twice.
Texas candidates are days from the filing deadline, but major races are still in limbo.
The shooting raised questions about whether the government missed any red flags about the alleged attacker, 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
The White House said President Trump's October MRI analyzed his cardiovascular system and abdomen.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the commander of a September operation "worked well within his authority and the law" when ordering a follow-on strike.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
The holidays aren't always joyful for kids. Why anxiety and depression spike this time of year — and what parents can do.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
Wyatt Johnston's fourth career hat trick included two power-play goals as Stars beat the Senators 6-1 on Sunday night.
Cooper Flagg had a season-high 35 points and Klay Thompson scored 17 of his 23 in the fourth quarter to rally the Dallas Mavericks to a 114-110 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Lakers spoiled Anthony Davis' return to Los Angeles with a 129-119 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
With its victory over Temple at DATCU Stadium, the University of North Texas closed out its regular season 11-1.
The sun has impacted play again at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
