Public Safety

Dallas Fire-Rescue replacement station #44 to open Tuesday
Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) will open its new replacement fire station, No. 44, at 2025 Lagow St. at 10 a.m. Tuesday …

Junior Police Academy marks milestone with one thousandth student
The Dallas Junior Police Academy (JPA) recently graduated their 20th Class and 1000th student. The partnership between the Doug Woodham …

Be sure to check your smoke alarms when you “spring ahead” this weekend
Losing an hour when you spring forward March 13 for Daylight Saving Time can put a damper on your weekend …

Spring is on the way: time to prepare for severe weather
Spring is almost here and with it comes an increased chance of severe weather in North Texas. Make sure you’re …

DallasPETS is changing the face of responsible pet ownership in Dallas
Citations are up, we have fewer loose dogs and more people are talking about responsible pet ownership. Furthermore, we are …

DART service changes to begin March 14
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) customers may want to get new timetables and schedules before March 14, when one of …

Dallas Fire-Rescue mentors and prepares fire candidates for life on the job
Being a firefighter is a demanding job. A firefighter must have the strength and endurance to handle everyday duties that …

Community invited to Coffee with Cops this Friday
The Dallas Police Department wants to have coffee with you on March 4. DPD’s Coffee with Cops provides free coffee …

Community Emergency Response Team training to begin April 2
The City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is offering their second round of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes for …

Suspect caught on camera illegally dumping and burning truck
The Dallas Marshal’s Office crack down on illegal dumping through strategically placed cameras paid off as a suspect was caught …